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BD59 VSV

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,986 mi
Last recorded126,986 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 VSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 126,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 113,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 113,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 107,548 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,552 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,123 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,311 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering warning light on

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 VSV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VSV, 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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BD59 VSV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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