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CG59 CJG

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,698 mi
Last recorded163,698 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG59 CJG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 163,698 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 163,628 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing fell apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Front and rear (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 159,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 153,909 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 148,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 148,731 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,878 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,342 miles

Central Stop light not working

Fail 23 Apr 2018 106,342 miles

Central Stop light not working

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,054 miles

emissions to clean to test

under trays fitted around engine and chassis

Fail 18 Apr 2017 87,959 miles

Offside Front Outer Braking system leaking metal pipe to hose leaking inner wing panal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to test

under trays fitted around engine and chassis

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no exhaust gases detected

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,337 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)

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

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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CG59 CJG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 CG59 CJG, 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 CG59 CJG registered?

CG59 CJG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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