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AK60 BZD

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,897 mi
Last recorded121,897 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 BZD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2025 121,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2024 115,334 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 109,676 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 109,609 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 101,581 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,127 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 82,763 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 82,760 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 73,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,459 miles

engine light on

wipers catching when operating

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,454 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light on

wipers catching when operating

Pass 7 Jan 2017 57,838 miles

Front Upper suspension wearing in bushes

Offside Front tyre slight damage on outer wall

Offside body has damage

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 41,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,715 miles

Nearside & offside front & nearside rear tyre inside & outside edges worn.

Offside rear tyre inside edge worn

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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AK60 BZD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK60 BZD, 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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AK60 BZD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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