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AK10 VWM

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,001 mi
Last recorded144,001 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 VWM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,001 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 143,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,674 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 138,674 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 133,377 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Fail 31 Mar 2022 133,375 miles

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

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 29 Jun 2021 127,092 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2021 127,092 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2020 125,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 107,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,413 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 57,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,575 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges also both slightly cracking

tyre readings osf 3.7mm nsf 3.9mm osr 6.7mm nsr 6.6mm

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,047 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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AK10 VWM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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