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BT59 ZHX

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,679 mi
Last recorded108,679 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 108,679 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 97,455 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 97,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 92,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 90,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,332 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,115 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 73,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 67,869 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,169 miles

emission to clean to registed

Fail 8 Jun 2017 60,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

emission to clean to registed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner /outer edges

Fail 15 Jun 2016 52,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner /outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,807 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,091 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 38,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,349 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs surfaces slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 13 Feb 2013 29,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

deepish cut to outside wall of nearside front tyre

offside and nearside rear brake discs surfaces slightly corroded and pitted

offside rear tyre worn low and uneven

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 ZHX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

BT59 ZHX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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