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EJ59 ZWE

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,860 mi
Last recorded106,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 106,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean to test – limit 0.50

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Fail 6 Jun 2023 106,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions too clean to test – limit 0.50

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 20 May 2022 100,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean limit - 0.50

Fail 6 May 2022 100,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 95,623 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 95,623 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 May 2020 88,928 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))

Fail 12 May 2020 88,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 79,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 69,695 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 69,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 60,347 miles

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 16 May 2016 55,327 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,463 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 54,496 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,993 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 ZWE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ59 ZWE, 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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EJ59 ZWE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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