Audi A4 SE TDI CVT (2010)
2010 Audi A4 SE TDI CVT
CarHunch analysed 141 real MOT records for the 2010 Audi A4 SE TDI CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Audi A4 SE TDI is a serious reliability gamble—just 37.7% pass MOT first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%, and diesel examples perform virtually identically at 36.9%. The complete absence of dangerous defects across 141 vehicles is encouraging, but the frequency of failures means this model demands thorough pre-purchase inspection and realistic budget for remedial work.
At 139,500 miles median mileage, these cars are well-used, and the 0.61 average failures per vehicle (mostly repeated issues rather than isolated incidents) point to systemic wear in engines, turbochargers, or gearboxes that Audi specialists know well. If you're considering one, pay a specialist diesel tech £100–150 to inspect it before committing; passing the MOT the first time is the exception here, not the rule.
What to check before buying a 2010 Audi A4 SE TDI CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 138 | 36.9% | 0.59 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 85% | 1.5 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Audi A4 SE TDI CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Audi A4 SE TDI CVT vehicles fall between 107,860 and 163,959 miles.
2010 Audi A4 SE TDI CVT — Still on the Road
36 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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