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BT59 XYU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,827 mi
Last recorded171,827 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 XYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 171,827 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 158,530 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 158,530 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 147,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 144,753 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 141,255 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,649 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 56,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 XYU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

BT59 XYU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is BT59 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT59 XYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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