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KN59 VHF

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,792 mi
Last recorded144,792 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 VHF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 144,792 miles

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

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

UNDER THE CHASSIS GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 20 Aug 2024 140,142 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 140,142 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 138,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aswell as cut on inner side. no cords/ply showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 138,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aswell as cut on inner side. no cords/ply showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 134,367 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 129,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,899 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both OS NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,087 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 115,087 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,512 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear tyres deteriating

Fail 6 Jan 2017 105,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear tyres deteriating

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,425 miles

chips in windscreen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,328 miles

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 67,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,015 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KN59 VHF is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN59 VHF, 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 KN59 VHF registered?

KN59 VHF is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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