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KS59 LXW

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,150 mi
Last recorded108,150 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS59 LXW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 108,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 107,982 miles

body under cover fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2023 107,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

body under cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,711 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 107,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 106,381 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 106,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,750 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,750 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,374 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2018 98,374 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,320 miles

All tyres worn low

Boot full unable to fully insp

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,855 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 66,855 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,671 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,969 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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KS59 LXW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS59 LXW, 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 KS59 LXW registered?

KS59 LXW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is KS59 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS59 LXW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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