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DF59 GTY

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,648 mi
Last recorded168,648 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 GTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 168,648 miles

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

pad warning light on, but pads ok

Fail 15 Oct 2021 168,642 miles

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

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

pad warning light on, but pads ok

Pass 31 Oct 2020 161,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,665 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

sticker on n/s lower corner of screen but not obscuring vision

Fail 26 Apr 2019 150,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

sticker on n/s lower corner of screen but not obscuring vision

Pass 21 Apr 2018 136,103 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 135,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 110,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 88,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter diesel

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low emitter diesel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GTY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

DF59 GTY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is DF59 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF59 GTY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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