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BD59 YFR

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,598 mi
Last recorded180,598 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 YFR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 180,598 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 180,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 176,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 172,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 165,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 159,186 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 146,939 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 136,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 121,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,587 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 86,494 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFR is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD59 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

BD59 YFR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2010.

Is BD59 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 YFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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