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GL59 ZHJ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,691 mi
Last recorded62,691 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ZHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ( runflat damage ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ( kerbing damage ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 62,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ( runflat damage ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall ( kerbing damage ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 60,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulb failure warning light illuminated ( all lights work correctly)

Fail 22 Apr 2020 60,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulb failure warning light illuminated ( no bulb/light failure on vehicle)

Fail 21 Apr 2020 60,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulb failure warning light illuminated ( no bulb/light failure on vehicle)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,513 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords, sidewall is heavily scrubbed

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 44,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 37,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mmm across tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 32,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,837 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,627 miles

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 ZHJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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