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HG59 VNW

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,177 mi
Last recorded135,177 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 VNW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 135,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 135,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around small end of boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2023 123,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,269 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 115,269 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,378 miles

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

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

Nearside sun visor clip broken/missing, visor insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet/leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre low/stepped inner edge

Rear Inner lamp lenses pale/faded

factory covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2021 108,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside sun visor clip broken/missing, visor insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil wet/leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre low/stepped inner edge

Rear Inner lamp lenses pale/faded

factory covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

factory covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn to approx 3mm inner tread groove

n/s/r tyre worn to approx 3mm outer tread groove and stepped inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge and has screw in tread

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

traces of coolant leaks bottom corners of radiator

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f outer pad very close to/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to/on limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

factory covers fitted

n/s/f tyre worn to approx 3mm inner tread groove

n/s/r tyre worn to approx 3mm outer tread groove and stepped inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge and has screw in tread

o/s/r tyre stepped inner edge

traces of coolant leaks bottom corners of radiator

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,490 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

o/s/f shocker leaking, close to limit

o/s/r brake caliper looks slightly damp/misting?

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

o/s/f shocker leaking, close to limit

o/s/r brake caliper looks slightly damp/misting?

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,523 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover not on right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres not flat a cross tread and inner edges low

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn pads ok

Fail 28 Mar 2017 69,688 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated rubber cracking badly / split (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc worn has lip ? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both been reset (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover not on right (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm but lower on edges but has raised edges and inner edge a bit stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 2.8mm on edges but has raised edges and inner edge a bit stepped (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres not flat a cross tread and inner edges low

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

front brake discs worn pads ok

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,279 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on ABS wiring (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 54,947 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 49,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,160 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,707 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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HG59 VNW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG59 VNW, 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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HG59 VNW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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