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GV59 DWO

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 DWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 94,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,541 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 83,579 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2022 83,579 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2021 80,502 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 76,861 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 76,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 68,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 58,919 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,392 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 30,187 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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GV59 DWO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV59 DWO, 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 GV59 DWO registered?

GV59 DWO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2010.

Is GV59 DWO safe to buy?

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