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HG59 ZJY

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,829 mi
Last recorded143,829 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 ZJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 143,829 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 143,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 138,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 127,639 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 120,603 miles

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 on limit worn on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 120,597 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 on limit worn on edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 116,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,196 miles

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 109,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,435 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn Bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of overheating

Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,150 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,112 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread (outer shoulder)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,687 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,427 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,663 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 44,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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HG59 ZJY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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