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SY10 XLA

2010 Audi A4

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,595 mi
Last recorded135,595 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 XLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 135,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2025 135,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2024 115,060 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 99,414 miles

General underbody corrosion present

Offside front cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside washer jet poor

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

Power steering pipe in poor condition and deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear suspension corroded

Sump pan damaged and corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,870 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot is slightly leaking grease

Oil sump pan is damaged

Power steering pipe is very rusty and slightly leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2022 92,865 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

Nearside front outer cv boot is slightly leaking grease

Oil dump pan is damaged and slightly leaking

Power steering pipe is very rusty and slightly leaking

Rear brake hoses are insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,676 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower exhaust down pipe

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension comp, chassis rails, front arches

engine oil sump deformed

steering rack pinion worn

Fail 7 Sep 2021 89,644 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross chassis brace, steering rack protecting section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower exhaust down pipe

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension comp, chassis rails, front arches

engine oil sump deformed

steering rack pinion worn

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 81,371 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 64,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,008 miles

front tyres at around 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,936 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,980 miles

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

o/s f brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,575 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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SY10 XLA is a 2010 Audi A4 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY10 XLA, 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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SY10 XLA is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2010.

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