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DS59 SNF

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,341 mi
Last recorded162,341 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 162,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 150,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 137,530 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 126,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 112,112 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 111,960 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,565 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 93,544 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 79,268 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 70,152 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,463 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,484 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 SNF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS59 SNF, 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 DS59 SNF registered?

DS59 SNF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 February 2010.

Is DS59 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS59 SNF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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