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ND59 RYZ

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,836 mi
Last recorded173,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 RYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 173,836 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2025 173,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2024 170,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 164,283 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 157,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort pass on lower limit

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 137,759 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,293 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,917 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 111,917 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,516 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40 18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,167 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

low tone on horn not working still able to heard from other road users

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,475 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some componnts.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,667 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RYZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 ND59 RYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND59 RYZ registered?

ND59 RYZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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