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OV59 XHX

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,166 mi
Last recorded162,166 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XHX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread stepped

Pass 8 Dec 2021 159,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 152,958 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 152,958 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 146,977 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,945 miles

o/s/r tyre low and out of shape inner edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Jan 2019 136,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre low and out of shape inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,571 miles

Camera in drivers view of windscreen swept area

Pass 20 Feb 2016 97,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,914 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,072 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 65,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,977 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 52,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XHX is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV59 XHX, 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 OV59 XHX registered?

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

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