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LP59 CYG

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,999 mi
Last recorded211,999 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP59 CYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 211,999 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 211,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 198,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 185,615 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 185,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 165,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,162 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 113,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 113,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres uneven wear

rear brakes slight uneven release

Fail 5 Apr 2017 93,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres uneven wear

rear brakes slight uneven release

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,719 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,718 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,859 miles

o/s/front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,058 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 34,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LP59 CYG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LP59 CYG, 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 LP59 CYG registered?

LP59 CYG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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