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FJ59 XBE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,874 mi
Last recorded134,874 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 121,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 121,330 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,787 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 97,517 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,516 miles

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

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

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2020 84,516 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,666 miles

large cracks in upper areas of windscreen but not yet in view of road .

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,354 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,781 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,176 miles

Engine undertray loose on rear attachment.

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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FJ59 XBE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ59 XBE, 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 FJ59 XBE registered?

FJ59 XBE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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