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VE59 ZNW

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

234,429 mi
Last recorded234,429 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 234,429 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front all four bushes perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front o/s and n/s fog lamps inop

signs of oil leak under vehicle and under bonnet

Fail 26 Apr 2022 234,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested o/s inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front all four bushes perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front o/s and n/s fog lamps inop

signs of oil leak under vehicle and under bonnet

Pass 24 Apr 2021 222,707 miles

Engine Covers/Trays Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil Leak

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x Front Upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2021 222,707 miles

Engine Covers/Trays Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x Front Upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 215,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 202,581 miles

Front undertray

Front window slight crack

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

Rear under body Corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2017 195,222 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 181,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 181,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush left (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush left (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush right (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 164,004 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 147,228 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 147,228 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,896 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 ZNW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE59 ZNW, 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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VE59 ZNW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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