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DA59 OSJ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,405 mi
Last recorded174,405 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 OSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 174,405 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))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 174,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2021 170,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 170,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 154,882 miles

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 133,092 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,738 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,381 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,199 miles

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

Nearside 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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DA59 OSJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA59 OSJ, 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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DA59 OSJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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