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LY59 HVG

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 HVG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 170,564 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 159,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant expansion tank empty

emissions too low to be tested

Pass 28 Nov 2020 148,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too low to be measured

Fail 27 Nov 2020 148,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too low to be measured

Pass 9 Nov 2019 127,322 miles

d.s.m limits tested and met

Fail 8 Nov 2019 127,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

d.s.m limits tested and met

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,169 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,169 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,810 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,420 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 23,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 18,941 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 HVG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

LY59 HVG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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The MOT history for LY59 HVG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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