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MW59 ABF

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 ABF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 57,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 55,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 55,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly misshaped (3mm approx) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly misshaped (3mm approx) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,833 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 54,833 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed innr tyre edge worn and tyre tread has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TYRE SIZE 225 40 18 92 W

Pass 10 Jan 2018 51,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to o/s rear bumper

Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Jan 2014 26,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,173 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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MW59 ABF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW59 ABF, 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 MW59 ABF registered?

MW59 ABF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is MW59 ABF safe to buy?

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