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GL59 DDE

2010 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,605 mi
Last recorded208,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 208,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 208,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 201,338 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 201,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken also about to snap and could cause damage to filler pipe (dangerous) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 192,240 miles

nsr shock looks damp

rear tyres tread getting down

Pass 13 Jan 2023 182,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front upper suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

nsr outer pad getting low

Fail 13 Jan 2023 182,432 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted over nsr and osr (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front upper suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

nsr outer pad getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2022 174,136 miles

advise small split in front suspension bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2022 174,128 miles

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

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

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

advise small split in front suspension bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2021 162,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 152,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 144,288 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 132,913 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,340 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 66,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,540 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 DDE is a 2010 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DDE, 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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GL59 DDE is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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