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DG59 MZE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2025 143,977 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,692 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 121,710 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,354 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,037 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,668 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,022 miles

small cuts in nearside front and rear tyre walls

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,373 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

cracking on both rear tyre side walls

offside cv boot poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,461 miles

small cut nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Dec 2013 51,359 miles

n/s/f brake discs inner facing scored

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DG59 MZE 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 100%.

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 MZE, 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 DG59 MZE registered?

DG59 MZE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is DG59 MZE safe to buy?

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