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BN59 VEH

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,734 mi
Last recorded164,734 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VEH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,734 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 150,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 150,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,138 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,597 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,772 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 115,706 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,345 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,295 miles

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

engine management light on

glow plug light on

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

engine management light on

glow plug light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,665 miles

emissions too clean to record

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions too clean to record

Fail 1 May 2015 77,742 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight clutch judder on take up of drive

Pass 1 May 2015 77,742 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Slight clutch judder on take up of drive

Pass 1 May 2014 65,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,852 miles

unable to obtain emmissions print out dpf

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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BN59 VEH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN59 VEH, 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 BN59 VEH registered?

BN59 VEH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2010.

Is BN59 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 VEH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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