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J40 DLH

2010 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,473 mi
Last recorded141,473 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 DLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 141,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 141,473 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 140,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 138,905 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 133,204 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 133,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall slightly split, advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,721 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 125,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,281 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 118,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside shoulder split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,460 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,843 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 101,829 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J40 DLH is a 2010 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J40 DLH, 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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What year was J40 DLH registered?

J40 DLH is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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