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ND59 VKL

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,994 mi
Last recorded123,994 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 VKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 103,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All suspension components are corroded

Both sills are showing signs of corrosion

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber casings are corroded

Noise from gear box

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs are showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot floor is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 May 2024 99,478 miles

Both front shock absorber casings are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from gearbox

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 99,426 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front shock absorber casings are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from gearbox

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 93,517 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 105,616 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,353 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,950 miles

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

advise underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 59,232 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,917 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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ND59 VKL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ND59 VKL, 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 ND59 VKL registered?

ND59 VKL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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