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DF59 FVA

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,810 mi
Last recorded159,810 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 159,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 159,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas recommend an underseal for protection against further rust and corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2025 151,499 miles

Flywheel noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear Bush has slight cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall had uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 145,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 139,478 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 139,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,601 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 127,145 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 127,143 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 123,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,017 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 119,017 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,142 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 114,142 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,870 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,573 miles

covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FVA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

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

Is DF59 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 FVA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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