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RJ59 ZUC

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,101 mi
Last recorded129,101 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 ZUC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 129,101 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Aug 2026 129,101 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 122,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough Rack Rough when operating (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing minor damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 21 Aug 2023 102,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing minor damage

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 26 Aug 2022 96,571 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 96,571 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all discs poor condition

damaged to osf wing

Fail 5 Aug 2021 92,141 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

all discs poor condition

damaged to osf wing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,570 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 91,570 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,398 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 89,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,835 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 Front wing damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,605 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,313 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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RJ59 ZUC is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RJ59 ZUC, 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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RJ59 ZUC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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