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DK59 SZP

2010 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,920 mi
Last recorded142,920 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 SZP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 142,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

heat shield loose

under trays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 142,920 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

heat shield loose

under trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,497 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 134,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 128,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 128,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,206 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 121,206 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 115,503 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 115,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 107,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,252 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,273 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 66,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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DK59 SZP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DK59 SZP, 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 DK59 SZP registered?

DK59 SZP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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