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SW10 AAZ

2010 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,588 mi
Last recorded172,588 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 AAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 172,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose, not likely to become detached

Pass 26 Oct 2024 163,338 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 154,100 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 146,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 146,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 137,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 113,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 113,115 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,040 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,101 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 81,430 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 81,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge above limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 49,894 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,059 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 39,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SW10 AAZ is a 2010 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW10 AAZ, 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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What year was SW10 AAZ registered?

SW10 AAZ is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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