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2010 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,617 mi
Last recorded148,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 DNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 148,617 miles

Nearside Rear Outer damage to rear sill

Offside Front And rear wheel rim buckled

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder- 245 x40 x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

emissions too clean to detect!

Fail 15 Jun 2026 148,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer damage to rear sill

Offside Front And rear wheel rim buckled

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder- 245 x40 x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

emissions too clean to detect!

Pass 14 Jun 2025 137,802 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,640 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 125,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,230 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 100,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both exhaust clamps in the middle of car rusted though

n/s/r indicator showing white

Fail 26 Jul 2022 100,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both exhaust clamps in the middle of car rusted though

n/s/r indicator showing white

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a slice on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

both front exhaust clamps rusted though

Fail 12 Aug 2021 87,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low o/s/r suspension level sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a slice on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

both front exhaust clamps rusted though

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 67,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,391 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front washer jets poor

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 64,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front washer jets poor

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,290 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 32,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,646 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 26,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F4 DNA is a 2010 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F4 DNA, 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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F4 DNA is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2010.

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