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FV59 XAP

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,314 mi
Last recorded187,314 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 187,314 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 182,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 174,753 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 167,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 163,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 163,394 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 159,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 116,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,240 miles

Both rear tyres perished all over

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 97,239 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished all over

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,450 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

center ex clamp corrodied

rear bump stops perished

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,484 miles

c/seat nsr

front pads low

rear suspension arms /springs corrodied

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,875 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 64,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 XAP 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 78.9%.

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 FV59 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

FV59 XAP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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