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FV59 PMX

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,720 mi
Last recorded90,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 PMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 90,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge cracking an perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,819 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 84,817 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,160 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 62,061 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 62,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,617 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,137 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 59,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,247 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front flexi joint loose/rattling

Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,247 miles

Emissions not tested oil level to high (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil over full

exhaust front flexi joint loose/rattling

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyes has 2 nails in

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,897 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,303 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 27,381 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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FV59 PMX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FV59 PMX, 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 FV59 PMX registered?

FV59 PMX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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