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AJ10 VFL

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,112 mi
Last recorded180,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 VFL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 180,112 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 177,991 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 172,431 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 172,431 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 164,050 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 164,050 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 153,908 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,351 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 143,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke evidence of dpf tampering (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,020 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 120,695 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

rear bumper slight damaged.

Pass 30 May 2014 103,766 miles

osr Shock absorber is leaking oil

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

nsr Shock absorber is leaking oil

Fail 30 May 2014 103,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

nsr Shock absorber is leaking oil

osr Shock absorber is leaking oil

Pass 15 May 2013 74,548 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn out of shape at inner edge

offside rear tyre tread wearing at outer edge

Fail 15 May 2013 74,548 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn out of shape at inner edge

offside rear tyre tread wearing at outer edge

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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AJ10 VFL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ10 VFL, 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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AJ10 VFL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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