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SM59 YBW

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,445 mi
Last recorded64,445 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YBW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 64,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,188 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 47,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,991 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 46,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,024 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,377 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,244 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,244 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,502 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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SM59 YBW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM59 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM59 YBW?

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What year was SM59 YBW registered?

SM59 YBW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is SM59 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 YBW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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