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JO59 TAY

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,761 mi
Last recorded134,761 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO59 TAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 134,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 126,656 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 126,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 5 Aug 2022 116,647 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,598 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,358 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 50,028 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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JO59 TAY is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JO59 TAY, 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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What year was JO59 TAY registered?

JO59 TAY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is JO59 TAY safe to buy?

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