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MT59 XZY

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,586 mi
Last recorded145,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 XZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 145,586 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 145,463 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 137,694 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 129,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 107,828 miles

Front Brake efforts have fluctuation

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Various areas corrosion evident (rear coil springs, suspension components, etc)

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,797 miles

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

Front Brake efforts have fluctuation

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Various areas corrosion evident (rear coil springs, suspension components, etc)

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,095 miles

Front Service brake efforts imbalance close to limit

Front brake discs quite heavily worn

Offside Front Stabiliser link rod ball joints have slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Various areas underbody corrosion noted (suspension, etc)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,862 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 100,862 miles

Central Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,986 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 52,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 33,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,619 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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MT59 XZY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT59 XZY, 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 MT59 XZY registered?

MT59 XZY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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