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HD59 EFM

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,581 mi
Last recorded149,581 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 149,581 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 140,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 128,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 111,853 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 111,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 95,096 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,261 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 80,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,958 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 40,988 miles

Cut in o/s rear tyre but not through to cords.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,491 miles

engine oil just above MIN!

small cracks in both rear tyres (205/55/16)

tyre pressures look low?

Pass 1 Feb 2014 29,439 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 29,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,637 miles

both frount tyres close to legal limits

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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HD59 EFM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD59 EFM, 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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HD59 EFM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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