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MT59 YAE

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,213 mi
Last recorded150,213 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 YAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,213 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 150,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,118 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 134,963 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 121,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear o/s n/s all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear o/s n/s all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018
Fail 25 Nov 2018 102,331 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,173 miles

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

boot not opening cant check seat belt mountings

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,506 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,695 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,610 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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MT59 YAE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

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

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