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MW59 ZZD

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,526 mi
Last recorded159,526 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 159,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 159,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 141,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Dipped beam light intensity reduced

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 122,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,398 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 104,398 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,553 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,538 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 2 Feb 2018 90,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 90,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,537 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged. no visible cords

Pass 18 Jan 2016 24,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.66 mm Require replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.02 mm Require replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 66,663 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,360 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,873 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 ZZD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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