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AO59 ZYH

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,371 mi
Last recorded131,371 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZYH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 131,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 122,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 122,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,803 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

front brake discs rusty lip.

front exhaust flexi worn.

n/s/f outer cv boot small split around clip

n/s/f shock absorber very slight oil mist.

rear sub frame and both n/s and o/s lower suspension arms heavy corrosion/rust.

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (very powdery)

Fail 21 Sep 2023 116,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

front brake discs rusty lip.

front exhaust flexi worn.

n/s/f outer cv boot small split around clip

n/s/f shock absorber very slight oil mist.

rear sub frame and both n/s and o/s lower suspension arms heavy corrosion/rust.

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (very powdery)

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,154 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear unable to fully inspect seat belts.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

n/s/f outer cv boot small split around clip.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

n/s/r wheel drag on rotation (suspect brake issue)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/r inner side and n/s/r reverse lights not working

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

rear sub frame and both n/s and o/s lower suspension arms heavy corrosion/rust.

Fail 15 Sep 2022 107,154 miles

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

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

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

2x child seats fitted in rear unable to fully inspect seat belts.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

n/s/f outer cv boot small split around clip.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

n/s/r wheel drag on rotation (suspect brake issue)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/r inner side and n/s/r reverse lights not working

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

rear sub frame and both n/s and o/s lower suspension arms heavy corrosion/rust.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 90,572 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 90,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,275 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,723 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,234 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 69,234 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,668 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,049 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,623 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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AO59 ZYH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 ZYH, 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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AO59 ZYH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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