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B5 CEY

2010 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 166,280 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 166,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 153,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 144,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,555 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 137,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low leveling sensor incomplete rear (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 116,524 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s front bottom rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,441 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,284 miles

chip in screen out side zone a less than 10 cm

Fail 4 Feb 2019 99,284 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n\s front bottom arm rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in screen out side zone a less than 10 cm

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,542 miles

rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,485 miles

child seat fitted

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,651 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 42,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,303 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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B5 CEY is a 2010 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 CEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B5 CEY is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 8 December 2010.

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