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SM59 ZHZ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ZHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 153,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 153,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 150,044 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2021 150,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush that shocker bolt goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush that shocker bolt goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,628 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,281 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 129,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,423 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 116,423 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 100,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,365 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 84,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,291 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,307 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 35,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside floor undertray broken/damaged

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 ZHZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHZ, 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.

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SM59 ZHZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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