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SL10 VAX

2010 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 97,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch behind shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs badly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 94,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 94,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

lower radiator mount cracked and slightly insecure

undertrays fitted throughout

Fail 8 Oct 2022 92,705 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

lower radiator mount cracked and slightly insecure

undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 90,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,026 miles

Front Fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Boot lid position lamp, 2 x LED inoperative

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Damage to side wall, improper repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Boot lid position lamp, 2 x LED inoperative

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Boot lid light, 2 x LEDs inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,133 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 65,132 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 64,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 VAX is a 2010 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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