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BT59 HDE

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 HDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 111,964 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 111,964 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 108,994 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 108,994 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,534 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 105,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 89,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,880 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 HDE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HDE, 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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BT59 HDE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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