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M18 LNB

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,436 mi
Last recorded115,436 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 LNB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 115,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 108,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 104,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,508 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 102,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 100,691 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 98,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 96,631 miles

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

Nsr tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 91,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,554 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,680 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 82,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,428 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 51,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 51,224 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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M18 LNB is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M18 LNB, 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 M18 LNB registered?

M18 LNB is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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