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MW59 VCZ

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 VCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 87,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to limit 2-3mm remaining 225/45/zr17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal starting to split/crack

Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,950 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 81,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,998 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 74,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,659 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping slightly

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 15 Jul 2022 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping slightly

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres uneven wear 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,899 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 50,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2018 46,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in wheel

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,703 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,284 miles

slight cracking on tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,408 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 VCZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in White 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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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