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HG59 GXE

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,862 mi
Last recorded136,862 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 GXE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 136,862 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,643 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 128,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative stiff (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 124,181 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,361 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged but not effecting the usage of a lamp

Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,906 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at middle pipe

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2019 98,906 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at middle pipe

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,563 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,979 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,979 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,293 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 49,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

won't rev and too clean to measure emissions

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,281 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG59 GXE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HG59 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG59 GXE registered?

HG59 GXE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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