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GD59 ESU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,228 mi
Last recorded159,228 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 ESU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 159,228 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,029 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 139,029 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 138,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,163 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 123,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 102,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear spring broken at end but correctly located in mounting

Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test ) blip not detected

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GD59 ESU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GD59 ESU, 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 GD59 ESU registered?

GD59 ESU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is GD59 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD59 ESU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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