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LY10 KCA

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,024 mi
Last recorded99,024 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 KCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,024 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,122 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 94,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,590 miles

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))

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Fail 5 Aug 2021 89,575 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,223 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 83,233 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

high level brake light not working

reversing light not working

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,401 miles

glow plug light flashing

Fail 8 Aug 2019 77,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,624 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,594 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,772 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,359 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 KCA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

LY10 KCA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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