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MW59 ATZ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,746 mi
Last recorded193,746 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 ATZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 193,746 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside[wearing smooth on edges] (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 163,016 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 145,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 128,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 110,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,346 miles

All 4 tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,076 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 55,328 miles

n\s\f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,553 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,182 miles

both rear tyres worn

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 ATZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ATZ, 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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MW59 ATZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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