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PY59 MJE

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,329 mi
Last recorded162,329 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 MJE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 162,329 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 162,308 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 157,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 151,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 151,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 144,557 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 134,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,781 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,871 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 109,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,776 miles

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,148 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,067 miles

ENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 62,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,181 miles

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

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

small cut on rim protection bead on near side rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2015 56,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small cut on rim protection bead on near side rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,127 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 (2.4.G.2)

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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PY59 MJE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PY59 MJE, 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 PY59 MJE registered?

PY59 MJE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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