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VA59 MUU

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 MUU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 135,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,808 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,194 miles

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,475 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,250 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated audi cam (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords audi cam done (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,323 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips on screen

low flow no emission readings

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil level low

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 MUU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc 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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

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

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