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KN59 VHV

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,627 mi
Last recorded183,627 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 183,627 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 183,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 179,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ..... Outer Wall Damage Too (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge .... Also Slightly Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge ... Outer Wall Damage Too (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both .... Inner Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 173,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 173,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 168,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 157,759 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,571 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 138,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 123,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads worn low 80% (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,115 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,069 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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KN59 VHV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

KN59 VHV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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