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EK10 YKA

2010 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,444 mi
Last recorded167,444 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 YKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 167,444 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both sides and both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess passenger side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox fault on dash

noise from steering rack when tuning

Fail 14 Aug 2025 167,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both sides and both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess passenger side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox fault on dash

noise from steering rack when tuning

Pass 11 Jul 2024 160,207 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack feeling slightly noisy

Fail 9 Jul 2024 160,207 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack feeling slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2023 144,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 128,074 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 109,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,216 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 104,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,673 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 99,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,763 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,151 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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,460 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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EK10 YKA 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 EK10 YKA, 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 EK10 YKA registered?

EK10 YKA is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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