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SW59 GYV

2010 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,972 mi
Last recorded160,972 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 GYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 160,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp discoloured

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 160,969 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp discoloured

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 160,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread , also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin restricted viewing , ADVISE REAR WHEELS REMOVED AND BRAKES INSPECTED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp lightly discoloured

Pass 9 Apr 2024 148,004 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 148,004 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 137,959 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 137,959 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 126,159 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 126,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,835 miles

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

Upper boost pipe fabric shroud has broken

Fail 9 Feb 2021 109,822 miles

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

Upper boost pipe fabric shroud has broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,897 miles

Both front outer sill panels heavily corroded and holed - Outside of any prescribed area

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 94,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,032 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,219 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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SW59 GYV is a 2010 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW59 GYV, 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 SW59 GYV registered?

SW59 GYV is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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