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FE59 ERN

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,257 mi
Last recorded99,257 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 ERN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 99,257 miles

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Front windscreen slightly scored

Front wipers smearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking and wearing edge (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside sill damaged at front

Fail 22 Apr 2021 99,257 miles

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

Front windscreen slightly scored

Front wipers smearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also cracking and wearing edge (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside sill damaged at front

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 99,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing ball joint fixing missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking in tread area and round side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,019 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 85,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 75,620 miles

Front brake pads worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,119 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

OSF tyer has small cut cords not visibal

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 26,608 miles

three child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts(rear)

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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FE59 ERN is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE59 ERN, 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 FE59 ERN registered?

FE59 ERN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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