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LY10 EPC

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 EPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 144,347 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 144,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 139,489 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 132,614 miles

Movement felt when applying pressure to top and bottom of offside front wheel

Fail 10 May 2022 132,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Movement felt when applying pressure to top and bottom of offside front wheel

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2021 119,845 miles

Front number plate not facing front of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 119,845 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate not facing front of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 101,243 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 101,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 96,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,571 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,571 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 May 2013 48,158 miles

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 EPC 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 66.7%.

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 LY10 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

LY10 EPC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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