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EF59 UMW

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,685 mi
Last recorded104,685 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 UMW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 104,685 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 99,209 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 94,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end at securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 83,863 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 79,190 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,559 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 64,646 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 64,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 58,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,315 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 53,321 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

All tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,002 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,408 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 28,408 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)

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

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

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 UMW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF59 UMW, 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 UMW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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