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DF59 BFN

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,093 mi
Last recorded170,093 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 170,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 154,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 130,115 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,996 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 121,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 72,018 miles

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed on inner tread

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Fail 30 Nov 2016 72,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is scrubbed on inner tread

engine under trays obscuring engine area

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 42,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 35,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,095 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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DF59 BFN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF59 BFN, 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 DF59 BFN registered?

DF59 BFN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is DF59 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 BFN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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