2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · 4 LXT
2010 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 129,200 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4 LXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 129,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 LXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A3 (4 LXT) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
4 LXT Mileage History
- 10/02/202389,330 mi
- 23/01/2024103,220 mi+13,890 mi
- 20/01/2025115,135 mi+11,915 mi
- 22/01/2025115,141 mi+6 mi
- 19/01/2026129,200 mi+14,059 mi
Average of roughly 13,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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