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M30 LFB

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,130 mi
Last recorded172,130 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 LFB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 172,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 158,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 141,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 141,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,356 miles

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

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 117,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,769 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm o/s 2mm n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm o/s 2mm n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perishing (5.2.3 (j))

seat belt can't be fully inspected due to seat cover being fitted in the rear

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,120 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,119 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn to the legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 66,273 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 24 May 2016 58,620 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,615 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,245 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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M30 LFB is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M30 LFB, 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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M30 LFB is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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