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GD59 ETA

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,422 mi
Last recorded114,422 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 ETA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 114,422 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

rear subframe and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 22 Feb 2024 102,972 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both inner rear lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to limit and smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,861 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 87,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,980 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,294 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 69,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,254 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 14,932 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)

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 ETA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ETA, 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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GD59 ETA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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