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EF10 XEL

2010 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,679 mi
Last recorded139,679 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 XEL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,679 miles

Nearside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint cover starting to perish

Offside rear lower coil spring mounting starting to crack, security not affected at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2024 133,445 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust joining sleeve clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 133,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf suspension lower curved suspension arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust joining sleeve clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 124,742 miles

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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 117,129 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,111 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror obstructing view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 Exhaust joining sleeve clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,817 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,719 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs lipped

Slight staining on rear shock absorbers

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,890 miles

Nearside front shock absorber misting of oil

Rear brake pads getting low

Both rear shock absorbers misting of oil

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,712 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 68,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,481 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,013 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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EF10 XEL is a 2010 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 EF10 XEL, 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 EF10 XEL registered?

EF10 XEL is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2010.

Is EF10 XEL safe to buy?

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