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EF59 VXJ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,208 mi
Last recorded145,208 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 VXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 145,208 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,631 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 128,629 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,967 miles

N/S/R TYRE SPLIT

Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,210 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 99,210 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,155 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 84,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sun visor's hinge missing.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm's rear bush slightly separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT 1.6 MM AND CRACKED ALL ROUND ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,576 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 60,483 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)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,401 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 VXJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VXJ, 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 EF59 VXJ registered?

EF59 VXJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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The MOT history for EF59 VXJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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