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AK10 SZX

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,714 mi
Last recorded123,714 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 SZX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 123,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,251 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 122,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 119,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,526 miles

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

front brake discs lipped / worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,285 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 107,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,844 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,927 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,927 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,211 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,320 miles

Front discs getting lipped.

Slight cracking in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,720 miles

Front discs getting lipped.

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)

Offside front tyre starting to wear inner edge and cut in treads.

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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AK10 SZX is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AK10 SZX, 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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AK10 SZX is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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