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LO59 XYK

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,925 mi
Last recorded161,925 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 XYK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 161,925 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

body damaged

screen marked

Fail 4 Apr 2022 156,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

body damaged

screen marked

Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,410 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 150,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/f/ link boot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f/ link boot (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 144,571 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated-n/s/f tyre worn low-rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 136,677 miles

x2 front links boots deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 131,122 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 131,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,246 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure and osr lower dust cover damaged ()

body damage to nsr quater panel

Fail 20 Feb 2017 123,246 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bumper insecure and osr lower dust cover damaged ()

body damage to nsr quater panel

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,530 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 108,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,605 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,523 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn inner edge & cut (3mm tread)

N/S/R handbrake caliper hand brake arm not fully returned to its stop

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge & cut (4mm tread)

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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LO59 XYK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LO59 XYK, 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 LO59 XYK registered?

LO59 XYK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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