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GD59 ETR

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,695 mi
Last recorded116,695 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD59 ETR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 116,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres inside edge slight warn

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,833 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 112,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 107,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 107,089 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 70,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,417 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2017 47,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR & NSR ()

Pass 12 May 2016 38,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 30,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,197 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 22,843 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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GD59 ETR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

GD59 ETR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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