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VA59 DWM

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,369 mi
Last recorded179,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 DWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 179,369 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 172,250 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 172,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 168,553 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 168,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,208 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 163,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damage but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 158,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 154,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 151,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 142,604 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 142,604 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 135,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 135,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,350 miles

Engine light on indicating a fault

Headlamp washers intermittent

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts car is fully loaded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,836 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,129 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VA59 DWM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA59 DWM, 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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What year was VA59 DWM registered?

VA59 DWM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 18 January 2010.

Is VA59 DWM safe to buy?

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