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AO10 XUL

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,811 mi
Last recorded146,811 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 XUL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 146,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers engine bay and underside of vehicle

surface corrosion rear suspension components

wear front brake disc faces

Fail 11 Feb 2026 146,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers engine bay and underside of vehicle

surface corrosion rear suspension components

wear front brake disc faces

Pass 26 Feb 2025 142,196 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split/hole damp with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

some wear/corrosion front inner brake disc faces

Fail 26 Feb 2025 142,196 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split/hole damp with grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn to uneven inner tread wear and worn close to limit

some wear/corrosion front inner brake disc faces

wear in rear brake disc faces and with brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 137,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction manifold absolute pressure sensor fault cleared with out returning (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 131,738 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 131,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 123,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,271 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 110,867 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 110,867 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,172 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 102,342 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 102,340 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,472 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 89,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under-tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 78,616 miles

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

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

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

brake discs visually scored etc

bulb monitor lamp illuminated, reverse lamp concern

Fail 23 Jun 2016 78,612 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs visually scored etc

bulb monitor lamp illuminated, reverse lamp concern

Pass 27 May 2015 63,386 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2014 50,935 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 37,364 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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AO10 XUL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO10 XUL, 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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AO10 XUL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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