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SW59 KUA

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 KUA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 120,038 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,594 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 114,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 101,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 71,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 51,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 43,422 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 42,163 miles

Nearside Upper both arm rubbers slight split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Upper both arms rubbers has slight splits

Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,382 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 33,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KUA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW59 KUA registered?

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

Is SW59 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 KUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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