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LB59 XHH

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,853 mi
Last recorded153,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 XHH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,853 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 16 Jan 2025 153,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (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 18 Jan 2024 145,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front both wiper smearing.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall minor cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice also perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18/97W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 136,152 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front both wiper smearing.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall minor cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice also perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18/97W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nsr tyre on aprox 3mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 20 Jan 2021 131,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nsr tyre on aprox 3mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 127,263 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,179 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 126,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,537 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,563 miles

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

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

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow no emission readings

stone chips on screen

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,647 miles

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

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

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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LB59 XHH is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LB59 XHH, 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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LB59 XHH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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