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MC59 MSC

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,087 mi
Last recorded103,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC59 MSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 103,087 miles

slight oil leak-nsr suspension arm corroded-front brake discs wearing low-rear brake pads and discs wearing low-rear axle corroded-

Fail 8 Jul 2026 103,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak-nsr suspension arm corroded-front brake discs wearing low-rear brake pads and discs wearing low-rear axle corroded-

Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2025 97,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2024 88,460 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 85,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,645 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 79,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,426 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 73,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine and under covers fitted

rear tyres have cuts on outer walls

Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,424 miles

engine and under covers fitted

o/s/r o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f tyres have cuts on outer walls

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,097 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 49,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,622 miles

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

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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MC59 MSC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MC59 MSC, 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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MC59 MSC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 February 2010.

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