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VK10 XBM

2010 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,222 mi
Last recorded185,222 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 185,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 185,201 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal hits the floor under load and very spongy . brakes have been bleed and fluid leaked all over calipers . but no leaks found on test .brake pedal very poor and needs repair . (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open and ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 174,475 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mid section to rear section jointing sleeve damaged but system still secure and not leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward and rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 165,286 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 165,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working All Front (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 157,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 144,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a large cut in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 123,915 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 117,458 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 117,456 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 110,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 104,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,705 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,116 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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VK10 XBM is a 2010 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK10 XBM, 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 VK10 XBM registered?

VK10 XBM is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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