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DC59 HHN

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,201 mi
Last recorded118,201 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC59 HHN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 118,201 miles

exhaust middle clamp loose, causing slight exhaust leak

oil misting around sump

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,891 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 113,854 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front / inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,510 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 46,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 44,010 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 40,198 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,279 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 34,670 miles

advise rear tyres showing signs of slight cracking of structure on outer edge

advise top cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,088 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 24,342 miles

advise rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

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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DC59 HHN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC59 HHN, 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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DC59 HHN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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