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CA59 LUD

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,567 mi
Last recorded159,567 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 LUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 159,567 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 159,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 139,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread approx 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake BORDERLINE PASS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arms, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 139,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread approx 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake BORDERLINE PASS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arms, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,876 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, lower arms particually (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 122,867 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, lower arms particually (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,209 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not located correctly in bottom cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 108,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 108,284 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 101,772 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 101,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,309 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n\s rear inner side light came on when tapped

screw in o\s rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,320 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n\s rear inner side light came on when tapped

screw in o\s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,878 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2017 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,789 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SPLITS IN INNER SIDEWALLS (TREAD 2.5 TO 4.0 mm)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,682 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ,OFFSIDE REAR & NEARSIDE REAR TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS HAVE SPLITS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORDS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,715 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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CA59 LUD is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CA59 LUD, 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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CA59 LUD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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