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ND59 DWM

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,243 mi
Last recorded71,243 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 DWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,243 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 71,242 miles

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

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,383 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2024 69,365 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 68,213 miles

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS (BOTH REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 68,213 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS (BOTH REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 65,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 showing corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,616 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 58,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 54,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

tyres wall cracking

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

childseat

water low

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 32,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 26,398 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2012 21,325 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 DWM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ND59 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

ND59 DWM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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