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OV59 XEY

2010 Audi A3 TDI

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,507 mi
Last recorded119,507 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A3 TDI88,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XEY
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 119,507 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s suspension spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 116,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 116,551 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,007 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,519 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 85,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,691 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 79,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,450 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,231 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,962 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 52,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,690 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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OV59 XEY is a 2010 Audi A3 TDI in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 88,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV59 XEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OV59 XEY registered?

OV59 XEY is a 2010 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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