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YS10 AFE

2010 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,948 mi
Last recorded218,948 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 AFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 218,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT - inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 212,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 208,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 193,798 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Brake test abandoned due todagerous condition of vehciule suspension, will require testing upon retest

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 193,737 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached NSF and OSF lower suspension arm bushes heavily worn an massive amount of movement detected upon brake and road test (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test abandoned due todagerous condition of vehciule suspension, will require testing upon retest

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 176,380 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 176,379 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF arm rear bushes heavily worn!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF and OSF tyres completely worn away! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 161,363 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,097 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges (225/50ZR17)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 115,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges (225/50ZR17)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,060 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2015 64,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,034 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,371 miles

Both front tyres showing wear on sidewalls.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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YS10 AFE is a 2010 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS10 AFE, 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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YS10 AFE is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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