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FD59 FBO

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

231,970 mi
Last recorded231,970 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 FBO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 231,970 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small oil leak misting around front lower undertray

Fail 17 Oct 2025 231,970 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small oil leak misting around front lower undertray

Pass 19 Oct 2024 221,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 208,228 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 208,228 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 197,611 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray limitations

Pass 20 Oct 2021 184,857 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 184,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 170,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 155,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 142,796 miles

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 126,671 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 112,580 miles

Emissions to low to test

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,447 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,670 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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FD59 FBO is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD59 FBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD59 FBO registered?

FD59 FBO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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