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EF59 GFY

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 96,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,493 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 83,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,396 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,868 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 67,399 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,660 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 61,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,247 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 49,957 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,899 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY PERISHED ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES AND WEARING THIN ON EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,171 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,171 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 18,157 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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EF59 GFY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 EF59 GFY, 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 EF59 GFY registered?

EF59 GFY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2010.

Is EF59 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 GFY 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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