CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG59 HGX

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,035 mi
Last recorded148,035 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 HGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 148,035 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

overall corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2025 147,938 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corrosion to shock body (5.3.2 (b))

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

overall corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2024 140,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 133,564 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded appears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 103,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / lipped / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,994 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,994 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,398 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,417 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 26,645 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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG59 HGX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG59 HGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG59 HGX?

You can check the full history of DG59 HGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG59 HGX registered?

DG59 HGX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is DG59 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 HGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG59 HGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG59 HGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.