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DF59 FKU

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,411 mi
Last recorded154,411 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 154,411 miles

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 154,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable CORRODED (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

full under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2024 147,312 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

full under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,964 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 129,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 124,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,060 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 119,058 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 108,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,969 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 80,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise changing (3.5.1g)

emissions not detected reading was 0.00

timing belt due a change

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,268 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 39,266 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,816 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 FKU is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF59 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

DF59 FKU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is DF59 FKU safe to buy?

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