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GF59 VBV

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 VBV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,211 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 96,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17,perished to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17,urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 91,696 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 91,463 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24%,fails after 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,822 miles

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

front to rear under trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre valve leaking due to rode wheel oxidation

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

front to rear under trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,061 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,159 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 70,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,931 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,003 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,416 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,105 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,602 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)

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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GF59 VBV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF59 VBV, 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 GF59 VBV registered?

GF59 VBV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is GF59 VBV safe to buy?

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