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EJ59 ZVU

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,665 mi
Last recorded36,665 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,665 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 36,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 34,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 31,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 31,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 30,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 29,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bad age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and bad age cracking ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 28,321 miles

Rear Tyres Age Cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,826 miles

Rear tyres some age cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2017 26,826 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)

Rear tyres some age cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre Age Cracking

Rear Tyres Age Cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,446 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 16,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 13,587 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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EJ59 ZVU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 EJ59 ZVU, 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 EJ59 ZVU registered?

EJ59 ZVU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 25 January 2010.

Is EJ59 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 ZVU 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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