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AD59 OBL

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 125,232 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray slightly loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 125,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray slightly loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 116,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 110,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner loose not insecure

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 95,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear pads appear slightly low

Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,870 miles

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

Front wiper blades are poor

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (N/R)

Nearside front side repeater is damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2020 82,724 miles

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

Ns front side repeater is damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2020 82,722 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Dual Mass Flywheel is worn

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

Ns front side repeater is damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 71,228 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,415 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link lower ball joint gaitor split

rear brake imbalance high and close to failure

Fail 15 Nov 2016 56,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front antiroll bar link lower ball joint gaitor split

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front wheel rim damaged

rear brake imbalance high and close to failure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 47,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18/82w] (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 36,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 36,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD59 OBL is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD59 OBL, 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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AD59 OBL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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