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DG59 MZD

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,857 mi
Last recorded146,857 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 MZD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 146,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 137,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 123,738 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 123,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 111,280 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 111,278 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 91,617 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 87,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2017 83,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,708 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,318 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,007 miles

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 10 Jan 2013 50,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

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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DG59 MZD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG59 MZD, 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 DG59 MZD registered?

DG59 MZD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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