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LY59 GYV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,664 mi
Last recorded57,664 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 GYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 57,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 56,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components attached are also corroded , suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 56,666 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components attached are also corroded , suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 55,320 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in slight poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 53,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 52,176 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 51,782 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,633 miles

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 47,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,081 miles

Rear Brake disc scored

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,299 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2015 24,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 19,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 15,288 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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LY59 GYV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

LY59 GYV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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The MOT history for LY59 GYV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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