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MW59 AAZ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,042 mi
Last recorded153,042 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 AAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 153,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 153,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 148,024 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,074 miles

Tested under wet condition.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,540 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,090 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 119,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,627 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,808 miles

diesel emissions to clean for smoke reading printout

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

diesel emissions to clean for smoke reading printout

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,074 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,861 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,668 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,337 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,596 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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MW59 AAZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 MW59 AAZ, 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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MW59 AAZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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