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BT59 DXP

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,462 mi
Last recorded194,462 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 DXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 194,462 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 194,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 175,006 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 175,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 160,760 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 160,760 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 149,242 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 149,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 137,775 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 137,775 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 130,322 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 124,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,531 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,531 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,825 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,877 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,877 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,779 miles

All 4 tyres worn to 3mm tread remaining.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,968 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 DXP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 BT59 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

BT59 DXP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is BT59 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 DXP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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