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KR59 AKG

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,587 mi
Last recorded187,587 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 AKG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 187,587 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 187,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear FLEY BRAKE PIPES NOT CLIP IN

Pass 27 Mar 2025 180,740 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 180,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 168,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 155,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 142,605 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 142,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 132,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,465 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 101,354 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 100,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

underbody trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST ABOVE FAILURE RATE (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST ABOVE FAILURE RATE (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 51,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,863 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 47,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 38,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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KR59 AKG is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc 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 KR59 AKG, 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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KR59 AKG is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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