2010 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · LN10 FWX
2010 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 171,243 km. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 171,243 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN10 FWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 171,243 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN10 FWX 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 (LN10 FWX) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LN10 FWX Odometer History
- 24/04/2024121,738 km
- 01/05/2024121,774 km+36 km
- 16/04/2025146,325 km+24,551 km
- 20/05/2026171,243 km+24,918 km
- 20/05/2026171,243 km
Average of roughly 23,922 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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