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SS05 BYE

2010 Audi A4

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,842 mi
Last recorded120,842 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 120,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 111,784 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 107,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 107,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,113 miles

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

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

Rear tyres heavy inner wear

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,065 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,545 miles

rear tyres worn low 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,772 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 47,772 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,644 miles

front left tyre side wall has slight damage

pink liquid seen coming from behind engine under tray

Fail 6 Aug 2014 38,644 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front left tyre side wall has slight damage

pink liquid seen coming from behind engine under tray

Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,686 miles

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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SS05 BYE is a 2010 Audi A4 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SS05 BYE, 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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SS05 BYE is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2010.

Is SS05 BYE safe to buy?

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