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OV59 XGY

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XGY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,794 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front of vehicle lower rear arms inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 106,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,877 miles

Engine coolant low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,347 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,192 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 90,192 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 85,716 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,983 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,334 miles

undertrays and heat shields in place

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

undertrays and heat shields in place

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,677 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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OV59 XGY is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OV59 XGY, 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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OV59 XGY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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