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CA59 OZM

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 OZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 155,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 155,721 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 141,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 141,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 134,419 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,564 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 113,201 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,195 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,678 miles

Centre rear seat belt was covered by a seat cover. Have unzipped this to access belt.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service light illuminated indicating a service is due.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 68,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre rear seat belt was covered by a seat cover. Have unzipped this to access belt.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service light illuminated indicating a service is due.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,780 miles

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

centre rear seat belt is covered by seat cover making it un-useable.

service light illuminated.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

nearside rear tyre down to 2mm of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,370 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 OZM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OZM, 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 CA59 OZM registered?

CA59 OZM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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