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LY10 BKJ

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,455 mi
Last recorded162,455 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 162,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 152,701 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 145,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 130,545 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,607 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,598 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,817 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 14,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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LY10 BKJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY10 BKJ, 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 LY10 BKJ registered?

LY10 BKJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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