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SW59 TFX

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,758 mi
Last recorded105,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 TFX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,757 miles

Nearside Rear The coil spring corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 93,802 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 93,802 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,804 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 87,804 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,103 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 72,103 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 39,899 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TFX is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

SW59 TFX is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 6 February 2010.

Is SW59 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 TFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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