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LA59 ATZ

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,361 mi
Last recorded17,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 ATZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 17,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts but not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 16,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 16,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 14,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 12,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 11,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 11,240 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 10,317 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 10,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

ALL TYRES DATED 2009

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing URGENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 9,091 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 7,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 4,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 3,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 3,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 3,219 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 2,888 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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LA59 ATZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LA59 ATZ, 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 LA59 ATZ registered?

LA59 ATZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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