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GV59 HTA

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,253 mi
Last recorded134,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 HTA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 134,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,203 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,925 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2023 106,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,849 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 84,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,686 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 63,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 52,402 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 52,402 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,295 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 44,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,388 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,530 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,788 miles

Oil leak

diesal smoke to clean to be measured

Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,958 miles

Oil leak

diesal somke too clean to be measured

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 HTA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV59 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

GV59 HTA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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