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AD59 XXR

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,641 mi
Last recorded164,641 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 XXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 164,641 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 154,077 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 147,814 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 143,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,977 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,587 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 129,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,117 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,943 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,316 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 XXR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

AD59 XXR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is AD59 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 XXR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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