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SW10 EAO

2010 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,020 mi
Last recorded225,020 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 EAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 225,020 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded.

Offside Front Wing corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 217,832 miles

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

Undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 12 Mar 2025 217,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 5 Mar 2024 203,167 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2024 203,167 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2023 190,882 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 190,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 179,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 179,085 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 168,854 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from test

Fail 24 Feb 2021 168,854 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from test

Pass 19 Feb 2020 160,413 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2019 144,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,619 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 91,840 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,144 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 52,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,668 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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SW10 EAO is a 2010 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

SW10 EAO is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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