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MA53 LEN

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 LEN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 78,369 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 78,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle SNOW.. BRIDGESTONE 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 72,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 70,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,359 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,833 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,935 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,948 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,744 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,474 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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MA53 LEN is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MA53 LEN, 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 MA53 LEN registered?

MA53 LEN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is MA53 LEN safe to buy?

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