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AF10 VHL

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,288 mi
Last recorded127,288 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 VHL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 127,288 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 127,283 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 124,124 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 120,125 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,834 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms inner bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 115,829 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms inner bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 110,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 91,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,943 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 81,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 71,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,335 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 49,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF10 VHL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 AF10 VHL, 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 AF10 VHL registered?

AF10 VHL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is AF10 VHL safe to buy?

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