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MW59 WJZ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,301 mi
Last recorded179,301 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 WJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 179,301 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp damaged around mounting point slightly insecure

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 179,196 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside headlamp damaged around mounting point slightly insecure

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 173,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre clamp broken

Fail 1 Feb 2024 173,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre clamp broken

Pass 19 Jan 2023 166,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly/unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 161,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 155,688 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 148,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 141,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,448 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 204,168 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre tread @ 3mm

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre have worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 WJZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

MW59 WJZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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