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DSM 73X

2010 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSM 73X
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,975 miles

Front undertrays fitted cant check suspension

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 122,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front undertrays fitted cant check suspension

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 119,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 116,001 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 114,005 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 111,007 miles

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 19 May 2021 106,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 103,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 103,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,247 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,639 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 69,639 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,988 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall slight damage

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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DSM 73X is a 2010 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSM 73X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSM 73X registered?

DSM 73X is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2010.

Is DSM 73X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSM 73X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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