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FV59 XAJ

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,448 mi
Last recorded176,448 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 176,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 176,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 171,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 171,784 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Idle too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 165,626 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 160,102 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,542 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 154,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,050 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 149,030 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible severley deteriorated and likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 143,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2019 137,460 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 137,352 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 123,207 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 123,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 113,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 100,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,891 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 XAJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAJ, 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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FV59 XAJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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