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VA59 MTE

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,919 mi
Last recorded132,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 MTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 132,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 122,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolt incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 113,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,417 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 101,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 98,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 94,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 92,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,593 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,552 miles

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 MTE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA59 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

VA59 MTE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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