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OV59 XJU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,058 mi
Last recorded142,058 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 142,058 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

N/s/f washer partially blocked

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 142,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

N/s/f washer partially blocked

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 138,456 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 138,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 134,616 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,454 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 127,083 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 117,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2019 112,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 105,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,287 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,623 miles

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)

advise all 4 tyres have kerb damage

advise emission to low to check

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre outer walls slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre outer walls slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,974 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 XJU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

OV59 XJU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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