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FD59 FCN

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,945 mi
Last recorded165,945 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 FCN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 165,945 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 161,210 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,959 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 149,959 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,539 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 137,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,465 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,542 miles

Offside rear tyre cut to inner sidewall may be deep enough to reach chords

Fail 31 Oct 2017 109,542 miles

Brake performance not tested Tyre condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cut to inner sidewall may be deep enough to reach chords

Pass 10 Nov 2016 94,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,865 miles

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

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 FCN is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

FD59 FCN is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is FD59 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 FCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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