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AD59 GUX

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,136 mi
Last recorded193,136 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 GUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 193,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 188,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 184,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 180,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 178,327 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 178,280 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake disc red from heat

Pass 9 Jan 2021 172,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure Mirror cover loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 172,716 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure Mirror cover loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 165,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 165,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,386 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 133,550 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55R16 91V

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,826 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2015 97,398 miles

Emissions test aborted. Low rev engine Emissions clear.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 97,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions test aborted. Low rev engine Emissions clear.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges

N/s/r brake pads low

Raer tyres slightly out of shape

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,663 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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AD59 GUX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD59 GUX, 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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AD59 GUX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is AD59 GUX safe to buy?

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