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DE59 YYP

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,754 mi
Last recorded207,754 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 YYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 207,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 194,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 181,858 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 170,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 159,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 145,200 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine under tray loose

Fail 13 Jul 2020 132,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine under tray loose

Pass 9 Jul 2019 119,878 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,714 miles

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 18 Jul 2018 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,143 miles

Front Lower engine undertray loose

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Lower engine undertray loose

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner edges tread slightly uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 48,186 miles

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,492 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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DE59 YYP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DE59 YYP, 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 DE59 YYP registered?

DE59 YYP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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