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MW59 MWU

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,945 mi
Last recorded71,945 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 MWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 71,945 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 71,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 70,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 70,487 miles

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

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

both offside tyres worn at outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 69,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 66,916 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 2-3 mm. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2020 66,881 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( drop link ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Worn & Lipped ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 2-3 mm. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,844 miles

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

cut in osr tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2016 36,066 miles

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,370 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 29,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,381 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nsf tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,149 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)

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 MWU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWU, 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 MWU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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