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VE59 ZVW

2010 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,855 mi
Last recorded160,855 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 ZVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 160,855 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 160,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 152,565 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 143,564 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2024 143,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,023 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

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

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2022 121,497 miles

Front undertray insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,570 miles

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

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

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,460 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,459 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,941 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,197 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,310 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2017 55,309 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,449 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged but no canvas exposed

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 26,482 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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VE59 ZVW is a 2010 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE59 ZVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE59 ZVW registered?

VE59 ZVW is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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