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SW59 KNR

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,862 mi
Last recorded140,862 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 KNR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 140,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 140,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,635 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 129,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,145 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 119,974 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine /sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 110,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 110,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm light on

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,748 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,887 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 86,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,673 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cut slightly

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,696 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve loose (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cut slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,032 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 64,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,032 miles

offside front body work damaged and signs of wheel rubbing but not rubbing at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 52,780 miles

Electrical wiring insecure wires under drivers floor (1.9.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front bodywork damaged

signs that offside front tyre has been fouling plastic trim, not fouling at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,635 miles

offside undertray broken

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,164 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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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SW59 KNR is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW59 KNR, 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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SW59 KNR is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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