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YF59 XXS

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,737 mi
Last recorded129,737 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 XXS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,737 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 129,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,959 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coils

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 126,959 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coils

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 124,230 miles

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to rear beam

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 115,968 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear level sensor broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,600 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 107,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,310 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,003 miles

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

Oil leak

nsr trye perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 69,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

nsr trye perished

Fail 23 May 2014 60,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 60,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,830 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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YF59 XXS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF59 XXS, 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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What year was YF59 XXS registered?

YF59 XXS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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