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BT59 AAU

2010 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,917 mi
Last recorded150,917 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 AAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 150,917 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 150,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 145,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 135,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 125,655 miles

offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,883 miles

both front discs are lipped

both rear tyres are low on tread

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 115,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front discs are lipped

both rear tyres are low on tread

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2020 106,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,963 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 98,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,517 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,435 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 54,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,391 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,060 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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BT59 AAU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,794 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 A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT59 AAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT59 AAU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is BT59 AAU safe to buy?

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