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BT59 XZJ

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,266 mi
Last recorded126,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 XZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,266 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 126,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,825 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 125,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plated at 0.6 l/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,764 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2019 105,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,400 miles

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

Wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,235 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,057 miles

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 34,057 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16

nearside front tyre at 3mm

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 XZJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

BT59 XZJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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