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EF59 UMU

2010 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,801 mi
Last recorded128,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 UMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 128,801 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

n/s rear headlamp auto levelling device broken

Fail 18 Feb 2026 128,801 miles

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

n/s rear headlamp auto levelling device broken

Pass 17 Feb 2025 123,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2025 123,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,469 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 117,469 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,584 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2023 111,584 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,782 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2022 105,782 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV joint gaiter leaking grease

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,316 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 97,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,158 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective floor hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,158 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective floor hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from nsf bottom to nsf top position RFL holder encroachment in excess of 40mm ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

items hanging from interior mirror

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

no print out was produced emissions to low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to lean to be detected

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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EF59 UMU is a 2010 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF59 UMU, 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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EF59 UMU is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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