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YF59 ZUA

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,626 mi
Last recorded149,626 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 ZUA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 149,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,795 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 141,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 133,849 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,753 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 116,842 miles

rear subframe corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 116,836 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,080 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 105,914 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,050 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,789 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,832 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,778 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 27,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZUA is a 2010 Audi A5 in White 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 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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

YF59 ZUA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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