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AD59 OBY

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,132 mi
Last recorded67,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OBY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 67,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,056 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 62,845 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out shape

Nearside front tyre perished

Fail 20 Dec 2023 62,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres slightly out shape

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,945 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,985 miles

both rear tyres slightly uneven

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,442 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 57,580 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2019 57,580 miles

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))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 51,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,580 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2017 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,836 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,332 miles

slight fluffing to o/s/f seat belt

Pass 30 Dec 2013 23,219 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,807 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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AD59 OBY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OBY, 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 AD59 OBY registered?

AD59 OBY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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