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BT59 ABK

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,026 mi
Last recorded105,026 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 ABK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 105,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated is deteriorated and is just starting to weep grease - replacement is recommended (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated and is starting to diffuse the beam image - polish recommended (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all nearside rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - replacement is recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated replacement is recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all offside rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 101,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms are rusty. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 101,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn out on the inside edge. Showing ply! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms are rusty. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,119 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 76,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,933 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 39,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 31,648 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,894 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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BT59 ABK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 BT59 ABK, 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 BT59 ABK registered?

BT59 ABK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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