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AF10 ZDP

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,331 mi
Last recorded218,331 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 ZDP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 218,331 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 218,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam in swept area ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 212,088 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 212,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 204,210 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 197,746 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 193,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Feb 2021 188,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 181,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 173,775 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 169,475 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 169,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 147,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2014 122,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 122,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,269 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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AF10 ZDP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 ZDP, 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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AF10 ZDP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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