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CA59 UOY

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,061 mi
Last recorded153,061 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 UOY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 153,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 149,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 148,518 miles

Front bumper damaged and insecure

Front exhaust clamp broke

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 148,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damaged and insecure

Front exhaust clamp broke

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,011 miles

front bumper damaged and loose

Fail 23 Mar 2020 145,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged and loose

Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,457 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 126,456 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 112,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 112,340 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge, chalked. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,447 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,815 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 61,814 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,807 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 UOY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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