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LO59 XRD

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,201 mi
Last recorded168,201 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 XRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 168,201 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 168,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 162,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 156,698 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,331 miles

STEERING VERY NOTCHY AND CLUNKY ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED POSSIBLE UPPER UJ JOINT

Fail 20 Mar 2023 149,324 miles

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))

STEERING VERY NOTCHY AND CLUNKY ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED POSSIBLE UPPER UJ JOINT

Pass 21 Mar 2022 137,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 126,747 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joining sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,176 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 118,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,370 miles

Nearside Front foglamp bulb inoperative

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,779 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 65,049 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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LO59 XRD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LO59 XRD, 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 LO59 XRD registered?

LO59 XRD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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