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ST59 TSZ

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,982 mi
Last recorded201,982 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 TSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 201,982 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undercarriage has slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 191,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

washers misaligned

Pass 10 Mar 2022 187,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 182,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 179,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 174,967 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 174,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 169,664 miles

Eml on

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 162,049 miles

Emmisions to clean to record

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 162,049 miles

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

Emmisions to clean to record

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 153,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 153,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 129,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front numberplate delaminated

smoke to low to register

Fail 31 Jan 2015 129,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and lipped

front numberplate delaminated

rear brake discs worn and lipped

smoke to low to register

Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,321 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,797 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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ST59 TSZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST59 TSZ, 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 ST59 TSZ registered?

ST59 TSZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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