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MW59 WXP

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 WXP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,735 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,838 miles

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

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,832 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 142,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inflated (5.2.3 (l))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 142,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,724 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 142,724 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 137,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged + tyre has small cut

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking

Fail 24 Dec 2019 137,147 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely possibly due to dangerous tyre (1.2.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + under-inflated +chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged + tyre has small cut

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Dec 2017 125,966 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight Seepage Around The Inner Clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen Washer Is Blocked, Nearside Provides Enough To Clear The Screen.

Fail 23 Dec 2017 125,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight Seepage Around The Inner Clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen Washer Is Blocked, Nearside Provides Enough To Clear The Screen.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,920 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 117,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 28 Dec 2015 110,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 105,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread on both front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf head light washer nw

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 WXP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WXP, 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 MW59 WXP registered?

MW59 WXP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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