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SN59 JZE

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,200 mi
Last recorded144,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 JZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 144,200 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 144,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self adjuster sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 140,175 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 136,431 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 136,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 132,634 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 132,634 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 126,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 115,538 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,752 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,827 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,659 miles

mirror hangers + sat nav holder more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

plastic shield fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

plastic shields fitted under bonnet obscuring view

smoke test carried out but reading not high enough to register

Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,588 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f + n/s/r tyres (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

mirror hangers + sat nav holder more than 40mm in drivers view area removed

plastic shield fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

plastic shields fitted under bonnet obscuring view

smoke test carried out but reading not high enough to register

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

strongly advise nearside front tyre cut

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,201 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 30,198 miles

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

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

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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SN59 JZE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN59 JZE, 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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What year was SN59 JZE registered?

SN59 JZE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2010.

Is SN59 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN59 JZE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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