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LY10 GYV

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 GYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 150,596 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 150,596 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 138,613 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded, lipped

Fail 23 Jul 2020 138,612 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded, lipped

Pass 30 Jul 2019 129,723 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 129,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,338 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,697 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 84,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Fail 29 May 2014 77,801 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 77,801 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers front wing damaged

drivers wing mirror trim damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,978 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers front wing damaged

drivers wing mirror trim damaged

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 GYV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

LY10 GYV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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