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DS59 CUH

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,194 mi
Last recorded136,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 CUH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 136,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 120,512 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 120,511 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 105,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 92,796 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes cracking and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,165 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,771 miles

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

consol bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,636 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,050 miles

wishbone bushes starting to wear

Fail 26 Jan 2018 67,050 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,803 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,101 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,969 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 28,282 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
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DS59 CUH is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS59 CUH, 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 DS59 CUH registered?

DS59 CUH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is DS59 CUH safe to buy?

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