2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · SW59 GZE
2010 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 181,219 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW59 GZE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 181,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW59 GZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A3 (SW59 GZE) between December 2012 and March 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SW59 GZE Mileage History
- 17/12/201260,963 mi
- 18/12/201260,965 mi+2 mi
- 02/09/201367,014 mi+6,049 mi
- 28/08/201475,688 mi+8,674 mi
- 26/08/201581,982 mi+6,294 mi
- 22/08/201690,117 mi+8,135 mi
- 20/07/201798,102 mi+7,985 mi
- 09/02/2018102,426 mi+4,324 mi
- 09/02/2018102,426 mi
- 13/03/2019111,579 mi+9,153 mi
- 09/03/2020121,309 mi+9,730 mi
- 02/03/2021129,401 mi+8,092 mi
- 02/03/2021129,401 mi
- 15/03/2022140,951 mi+11,550 mi
- 23/03/2022141,067 mi+116 mi
- 29/03/2023152,276 mi+11,209 mi
- 29/03/2023152,276 mi
- 03/04/2024164,164 mi+11,888 mi
- 10/03/2025180,815 mi+16,651 mi
- 14/03/2025181,219 mi+404 mi
Average of roughly 9,826 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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