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SD10 YZJ

2010 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

228,421 mi
Last recorded228,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD10 YZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 228,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 228,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 215,315 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 215,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 207,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 207,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 188,481 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 188,481 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 175,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight tread distortion advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rears perished and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastics covers restricting view of some components in engine bay

Fail 9 Jun 2021 175,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has slight tread distortion advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rears perished and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastics covers restricting view of some components in engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2020 161,804 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose repaired with tape at time of test (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 156,279 miles

Both rear shock absorber bodys rusty.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front section of under tray not fastend,however remains secure.

No smoke emitted.

Offside Front sun visor slight wear present on pivot points ,however does not restrict view through front windscreen.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 156,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber bodys rusty.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2MM in places,recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front section of under tray not fastend,however remains secure.

No smoke emitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoiod of tread on inner section,small cuts present,on 2MM in places,recommend replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sun visor slight wear present on pivot points ,however does not restrict view through front windscreen.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 126,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,115 miles

cannot view rear inner brake pads.

osr tyre worn heavy on inner edge also various cuts present,but not exposing ply or cord.

vehicle dirty underside.

vehicle has covers fitted underside obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,643 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,145 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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SD10 YZJ is a 2010 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD10 YZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD10 YZJ is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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