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SM59 XYX

2010 Audi A4

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,686 mi
Last recorded157,686 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 XYX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 157,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion throughout entire underside of vehicle including wheel arches and suspension components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Spring Hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 153,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 153,885 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 19 Aug 2022 140,170 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 140,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,024 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2020 115,997 miles

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,309 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 83,815 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,437 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,386 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 55,548 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,310 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 32,764 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre valves cracked/perished

front and rear wipers deteriorated

offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls damaged/split

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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SM59 XYX is a 2010 Audi A4 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM59 XYX, 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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What year was SM59 XYX registered?

SM59 XYX is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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