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GL59 FXV

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,821 mi
Last recorded161,821 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 FXV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 161,821 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 152,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,144 miles

Body damage to Nsf area.

Nsf headlamp security and aim just acceptable.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 116,338 miles

Exhaust and rear subframe corroding, and slight exhaust leak towards front.

Large underbody plastic shields fitted.

Pass 30 May 2018 95,131 miles

Extensive plastic underbody shields fitted.

Some play and wear in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 30 May 2017 71,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,137 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,265 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 29,083 miles

offside rear tyre close to TWI mark

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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GL59 FXV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GL59 FXV, 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 GL59 FXV registered?

GL59 FXV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is GL59 FXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 FXV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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