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LY59 EVD

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,966 mi
Last recorded25,966 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 EVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 25,966 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 25,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 25,416 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is perished in tread

headlamps have deteorated

Pass 18 Dec 2023 24,693 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is badly perished in tread in places 2016 tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2022 24,003 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is badly perished

Pass 22 Dec 2021 23,460 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is badly perished

Pass 8 Jan 2021 22,734 miles

Coolant level at min

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre perished and cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,123 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,292 miles

Cord is wrapped around steering wheel this may affect air bag

exhaust is rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,586 miles

wet test

Pass 5 Jan 2017 19,691 miles

f/n/s tyre is worn to 4mm and badly perished

r/n/s and r/o/s tyres are perished

Fail 5 Jan 2017 19,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

f/n/s tyre is worn to 4mm and badly perished

r/n/s and r/o/s tyres are perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 18,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 17,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 16,539 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 16,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 14,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LY59 EVD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY59 EVD, 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 LY59 EVD registered?

LY59 EVD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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