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DN59 VZD

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,827 mi
Last recorded141,827 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 VZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 141,827 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,806 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,629 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 123,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,625 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 108,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,100 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not detected

Fail 15 Jan 2018 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not detected

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,375 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,967 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 76,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to get a reading no print out

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,840 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Dec 2012 50,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DN59 VZD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN59 VZD, 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 DN59 VZD registered?

DN59 VZD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is DN59 VZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 VZD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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