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DG59 UAD

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,522 mi
Last recorded157,522 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 UAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 157,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 152,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 149,555 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 149,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 145,181 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 144,957 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 135,599 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 122,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,854 miles

Front tyres worn heavily on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 79,768 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,022 miles

Diesel low emitter detected

Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,015 miles

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

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 UAD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UAD, 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

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What year was DG59 UAD registered?

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

Is DG59 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 UAD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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