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EF59 GGV

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,990 mi
Last recorded163,990 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GGV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 163,990 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 163,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached all 8 bolts excessively loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 155,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 148,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 148,458 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,052 miles

petrol cap seal deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2020 108,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

petrol cap seal deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2019 95,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,159 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 20 Nov 2017 74,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 45,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,470 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 GGV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GGV, 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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EF59 GGV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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