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HD59 ELO

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,777 mi
Last recorded173,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 ELO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 173,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged

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

both beam patterns very vague, advise further investigation

Fail 26 Jan 2026 173,777 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight Damaged

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

both beam patterns very vague, advise further investigation

Pass 24 Jan 2025 163,914 miles

both beam patterns very vauge, advise further investigation

Fail 24 Jan 2025 163,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure upper mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative both (also warning on dash) (4.6.1 (a))

Front outer pad rattle spring not located correctly

both beam patterns very vauge, advise further investigation

front brakes squeaking badly

Pass 26 Feb 2024 158,001 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 145,022 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 145,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 132,861 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 132,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread. worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush splitting and moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair only just met requirements (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread and nearside worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,456 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 123,377 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 123,254 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 110,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 105,286 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 105,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2017 91,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,955 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 76,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 37,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,400 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ELO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HD59 ELO, 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 ELO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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