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LY10 LHJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 LHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 95,399 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 92,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2022 79,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 65,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,075 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,880 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,593 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,226 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 LHJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY10 LHJ registered?

LY10 LHJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is LY10 LHJ safe to buy?

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