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BD59 KZV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,117 mi
Last recorded195,117 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 KZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 195,117 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 195,117 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 187,191 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 187,191 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 179,517 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 179,517 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 172,749 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand break (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 172,741 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand break (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 164,540 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 164,532 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 141,121 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 141,092 miles

Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake linkage has restricted free movement LINKAGE ON BRAKE CALIPER NO MOVEMENT (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

FRONT SCREEN HAS SMEAR MARK

Nearside Front Inner PASSENGER SUN VISOR INSECURE

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LIGHT LENS MISTY (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 127,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 114,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE SIGNS OF INNER EDGE CASTALATING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear INNER EDGE SIGNS OF CASTALATING

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,074 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 85,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit RECCOMEND ATTENTION (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,126 miles

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,004 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and lipped.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,309 miles

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

offside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge/tread out of shape

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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BD59 KZV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD59 KZV, 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 BD59 KZV registered?

BD59 KZV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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