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GV59 VNU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,998 mi
Last recorded187,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 VNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 187,998 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake has met minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pads wear sensor is not connected

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms are corroded / pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 187,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Hand brake has met minimum mot requirements / needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pads wear sensor is not connected

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms are corroded / pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 176,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 176,865 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 168,438 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 159,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 148,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2022 148,757 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 143,150 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 143,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 135,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,194 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 111,824 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 111,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,378 miles

engine and undertray covers obscuring some components.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed prior test carried out

Fail 13 Jan 2016 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

items removed prior test carried out

Fail 15 Jan 2015 72,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,837 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

cuts in o/s tyre

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 20 May 2013 56,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,448 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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GV59 VNU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VNU, 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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GV59 VNU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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