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DY10 LFE

2010 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,210 mi
Last recorded136,210 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 LFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 136,210 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turrent/ inner wheel arch corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on side wall no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Surface corrosion some suspension components

Fail 3 Mar 2026 136,210 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turrent/ inner wheel arch corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on side wall no canvas at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Surface corrosion some suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2025 130,410 miles

Damage to both sills

Nearside Front Upper Rear suspension arm bush starting to split

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing signs of corrosion

Shields

Surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 26 Feb 2025 130,047 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Some damage to both outer sills

Surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,979 miles

Front Suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Damage to outer sill

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Fail 8 Mar 2024 118,979 miles

Front Suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front Damage to outer sill

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Shields fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,303 miles

Nearside Front Some damage to outer sill

Nearside Rear Chunk out of side wall

Shields fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 93,761 miles

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

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 washer jet not working

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,161 miles

Centre exhaust clamp very corroded and breaking up

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,037 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,028 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,204 miles

front suspension upper arms rubber bushes split

knock on o/s/f suspension

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,432 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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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DY10 LFE is a 2010 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY10 LFE, 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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What year was DY10 LFE registered?

DY10 LFE is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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