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LY59 HWC

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,206 mi
Last recorded64,206 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 64,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 63,432 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 61,653 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 61,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 60,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,212 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 59,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,305 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,619 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 30,619 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 25,750 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 23,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 19,948 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 17,028 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 HWC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY59 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

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

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