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VE59 VYG

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,833 mi
Last recorded148,833 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 VYG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 148,833 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 141,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 133,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 127,202 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,074 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,540 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 115,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 105,971 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2018 84,185 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front tyres are getting low on tread 2.5mm

Pass 31 May 2017 75,138 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 68,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported loose and insecure (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 66,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,087 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,598 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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VE59 VYG is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE59 VYG, 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 VE59 VYG registered?

VE59 VYG is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is VE59 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 VYG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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