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DA05 EAR

2010 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,616 mi
Last recorded168,616 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 168,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 168,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 154,420 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 154,420 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 147,405 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 143,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 138,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 56 percent difference (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing slightly outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,525 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 134,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,249 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 128,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,617 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 110,617 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,173 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,207 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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DA05 EAR is a 2010 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA05 EAR, 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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DA05 EAR is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2010.

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