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MW59 EVP

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,158 mi
Last recorded159,158 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 EVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 159,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 151,642 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 151,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 141,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 141,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 139,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0,5 - readings 2.38 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure Engine under tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 118,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 118,579 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 118,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure SPRING INSECURELY FITTED (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGES WORN AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGES WORN AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 110,186 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,505 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 104,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 92,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 68,146 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,589 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 EVP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW59 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

MW59 EVP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is MW59 EVP safe to buy?

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