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DS59 SPV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,213 mi
Last recorded103,213 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 SPV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 103,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 103,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 100,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 100,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,607 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 88,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,113 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 tread on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust box damaged &rear pipe close to ground. (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,750 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 tread on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust box damaged &rear pipe close to ground. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,965 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,748 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,683 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,135 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,323 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 SPV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

DS59 SPV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is DS59 SPV safe to buy?

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