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AV59 YMW

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YMW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 83,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 83,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 67,432 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 47,567 miles

N/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,526 miles

N/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 45,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

N/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,924 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 40,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,667 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,071 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 31,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,859 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 27,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 25,211 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 14,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,729 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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AV59 YMW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 AV59 YMW, 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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AV59 YMW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 2 January 2010.

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