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GL59 DBU

2010 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,933 mi
Last recorded195,933 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 195,933 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 195,868 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 185,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 174,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 159,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 154,356 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose MIDDLE JOINT (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 139,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,727 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 107,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to offside rear bumper

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,140 miles

Covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,140 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40ZR1895Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,700 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 18 Sep 2014 63,440 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,440 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,033 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,578 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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GL59 DBU is a 2010 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL59 DBU, 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 GL59 DBU registered?

GL59 DBU is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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