2010 Audi A3 1.4L Petrol · R9 LSO
2010 Audi A3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 159,298 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R9 LSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 159,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R9 LSO 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 (R9 LSO) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R9 LSO Mileage History
- 01/02/2024131,695 mi
- 15/02/2024132,237 mi+542 mi
- 04/02/2025146,671 mi+14,434 mi
- 04/02/2025146,681 mi+10 mi
- 10/02/2026159,298 mi+12,617 mi
Average of roughly 13,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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