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DE59 YYS

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 115,525 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 115,517 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 108,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,207 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,057 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system/sleeve corroded

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2018 72,474 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system/sleeve corroded

nearside REAR brake pad anti rattle spring incorrectly fitted

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2018 72,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on both rear road springs

corrosion on nearside front coil spring

exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and weak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,315 miles

Exhaust sleeve corroded.

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

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

Offside Front 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 just acceptable (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,923 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,378 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 YYS 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 77.8%.

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

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