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LY59 DKE

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,054 mi
Last recorded203,054 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 DKE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 203,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 182,702 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 182,702 miles

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

Front Coil spring worn both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 164,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 147,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 147,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,823 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 103,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,484 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 82,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 55,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2015 40,209 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,586 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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LY59 DKE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY59 DKE, 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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LY59 DKE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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