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MW59 VZS

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 VZS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 91,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 91,671 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 82,358 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 78,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 75,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,670 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 61,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail inside

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

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Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 39,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,367 miles

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

front wiper blades smear slighty

osf washer jet partially blocked

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 VZS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW59 VZS, 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 VZS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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