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MW59 OVJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,448 mi
Last recorded164,448 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 OVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 164,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 164,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release belt buckle trapped behind trim (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,399 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 146,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 141,027 miles

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 141,027 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

no rear brake test rear pads metall to metall

both front tyres varey low on iner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 119,860 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear part of exhaust system been damaged, but not leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OVJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

MW59 OVJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is MW59 OVJ safe to buy?

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