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MT59 ZFU

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,252 mi
Last recorded113,252 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 ZFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 113,252 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge al 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,247 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 102,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,922 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,868 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,946 miles

emissions undetected

Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,334 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions undetected

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,780 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Rear wiper smearing screen

eml on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,372 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 16 Dec 2014 46,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,910 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 ZFU is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT59 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

MT59 ZFU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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The MOT history for MT59 ZFU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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