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FV59 YNP

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,626 mi
Last recorded163,626 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 YNP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 163,626 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside front ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2025 163,626 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside front ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 156,158 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 156,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,848 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,469 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs are corroded on inner face

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2021 125,468 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs are corroded on inner face

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 116,160 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 108,777 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 108,777 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Oct 2017 95,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,926 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,766 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 YNP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

FV59 YNP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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