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DF59 KRN

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,815 mi
Last recorded135,815 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,815 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear wishbone bushes splitting slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,815 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front lower arm rear wishbone bushes splitting slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2018 132,386 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

chips in windscreen

front wiper blades deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2018 132,386 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

chips in windscreen

front wiper blades deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 May 2017 12,862 miles

damage to all four corners of car

drivers door not opening with key

engine light on

nail in off side rear tyre going down!

service light on

Fail 2 May 2017 128,563 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to all four corners of car

drivers door not opening with key

engine light on

nail in off side rear tyre going down!

service light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,091 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 119,881 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,881 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,166 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 111,124 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 111,124 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 KRN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KRN, 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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DF59 KRN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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