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BF10 VLM

2010 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,121 mi
Last recorded193,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 VLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 193,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 176,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 176,052 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 152,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 117,802 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded

under tray and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,370 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2019 104,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,693 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,550 miles

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,689 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,117 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 47,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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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BF10 VLM 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 BF10 VLM, 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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BF10 VLM is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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