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VN10 KBU

2010 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,153 mi
Last recorded111,153 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 KBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 111,153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 106,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 102,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc splash guard insecure

Nearside Front Fog light missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 94,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Worn groove worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,150 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2020 77,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp level sensor linkage snapped (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp level sensor linkage snapped (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,876 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted restricting view of components

Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays and covers fitted restricting view of components

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,830 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough knocking coming from steering shaft but has no play in joints (2.2.D.1)

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

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough knocking coming from steering shaft but has no play in joints (2.2.D.1)

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

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,109 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 55,109 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,040 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

floor pan and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 33,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 26,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

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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VN10 KBU is a 2010 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VN10 KBU, 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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VN10 KBU is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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