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LY59 HWJ

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,271 mi
Last recorded117,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 HWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 117,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 111,578 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 111,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2023 96,684 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,523 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 77,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,878 miles

rear brakes uneven

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,710 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 28,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,035 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 HWJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HWJ, 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 LY59 HWJ registered?

LY59 HWJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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