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LO59 XYL

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,048 mi
Last recorded166,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 166,048 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 165,300 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 154,732 miles

Nearside Outer sill damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 149,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 136,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,042 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,290 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,368 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 103,368 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,340 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,718 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs excessively lipped and worn

rear brake discs excessively lipped and worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,801 miles

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

Low flow exhaust, no reading detected.

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 78,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Low flow exhaust, no reading detected.

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,922 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 53,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,328 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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LO59 XYL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc 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 XYL, 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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LO59 XYL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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