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FD59 MKU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,115 mi
Last recorded164,115 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 MKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 164,115 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 153,249 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 153,234 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2022 152,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 147,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,022 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 6 Nov 2020 145,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front cv gaiter deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 31 Oct 2019 142,370 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 129,439 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 129,439 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 124,965 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 124,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,360 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,440 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,836 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,233 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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FD59 MKU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 FD59 MKU, 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 FD59 MKU registered?

FD59 MKU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is FD59 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 MKU 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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