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SL10 VAV

2010 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,729 mi
Last recorded161,729 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 VAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 161,729 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 147,043 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,769 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 69,547 miles

Limited Under side inspection -Undertrays fitted

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

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

Passenger Airbag switched off

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

Fail 17 May 2019 69,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Limited Under side inspection -Undertrays fitted

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

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

Passenger Airbag switched off

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

Pass 1 May 2018 57,812 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 57,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,722 miles

both clamps broken at exhaust sleeve

Fail 25 Oct 2017 55,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both clamps broken at exhaust sleeve

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,510 miles

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

both exhaust clamps broken at exhaust fitting sleeve

Fail 19 Oct 2016 50,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

both exhaust clamps broken at exhaust fitting sleeve

Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,061 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 45,061 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 27,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,087 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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SL10 VAV is a 2010 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL10 VAV, 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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SL10 VAV is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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