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LV60 LPJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,291 mi
Last recorded168,291 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV60 LPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 168,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2025 158,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring rust

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pan arm / bushes Slight play (both ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 158,603 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (both) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (both) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with fog light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front coil spring rust

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Pan arm / bushes Slight play (both ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 147,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tail light slightly crack

Fail 16 Jul 2024 147,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes split both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle side arm bush worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge

Nearside Rear tail light slightly crack

Pass 19 Jul 2023 133,669 miles

Rear all lower control arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2023 133,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower control arm bushes rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all lower control arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2022 128,259 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,291 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 123,291 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,084 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 110,084 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,215 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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LV60 LPJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV60 LPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV60 LPJ registered?

LV60 LPJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2010.

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