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W55 MLR

2010 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 MLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,633 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 108,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,358 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 100,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached both front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,976 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 87,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,363 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 84,362 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 57,889 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 57,889 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,452 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,106 miles

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

Offside Front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres wearin on inner edges and offside rear tyre has cracks almost reaching cords

Pass 5 May 2015 26,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,481 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W55 MLR is a 2010 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W55 MLR, 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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W55 MLR is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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