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BT59 XZH

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,494 mi
Last recorded170,494 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 XZH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 170,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 162,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 162,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 150,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 150,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 141,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 141,697 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,135 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 137,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 133,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 133,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))

nsr disc grinding recommend rear discs and pads

Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,055 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 125,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,241 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,508 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,053 miles

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

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 XZH is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XZH, 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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What year was BT59 XZH registered?

BT59 XZH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 13 February 2010.

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