2010 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · BT59 AYA
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 116,691 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT59 AYA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 116,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT59 AYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A3 (BT59 AYA) between November 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BT59 AYA Mileage History
- 05/11/201217,265 mi
- 05/11/201217,265 mi
- 12/10/201327,352 mi+10,087 mi
- 18/10/201436,437 mi+9,085 mi
- 21/10/201543,014 mi+6,577 mi
- 01/11/201650,501 mi+7,487 mi
- 25/10/201758,517 mi+8,016 mi
- 07/03/201860,629 mi+2,112 mi
- 20/12/201866,911 mi+6,282 mi
- 23/04/201966,930 mi+19 mi
- 08/04/202183,701 mi+16,771 mi
- 05/04/202290,907 mi+7,206 mi
- 12/04/202398,313 mi+7,406 mi
- 12/04/202398,316 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/2025110,632 mi+12,316 mi
- 09/01/2025110,635 mi+3 mi
- 17/12/2025116,587 mi+5,952 mi
- 23/12/2025116,691 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 7,572 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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