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GL59 TVN

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,139 mi
Last recorded191,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 TVN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 191,139 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o\s\f door damaged

Pass 29 May 2024 182,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 171,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 163,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 158,863 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 158,863 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 152,228 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 152,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 139,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 139,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,791 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 25 Jan 2018 128,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under body covers

Pass 17 Feb 2017 122,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low to centre tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,586 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GL59 TVN is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel 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 GL59 TVN, 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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GL59 TVN is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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