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AP10 CWD

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,262 mi
Last recorded132,262 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 CWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 132,262 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 132,260 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 132,260 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 132,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 128,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 122,932 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,986 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 112,271 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust center clamp corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,740 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 93,314 miles

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

rear tyres have irregular wear

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 86,203 miles

Customer has wired up additional lights to tailgate lip. The light circuit works with rear indicators but shows blue light when indicator circuit not being used

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

no smoke detected on emissions test

Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,202 miles

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

Customer has wired up additional lights to tailgate lip. The light circuit works with rear indicators but shows blue light when indicator circuit not being used

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

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 10 May 2017 79,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,017 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,902 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 32,902 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AP10 CWD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,698cc 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 AP10 CWD, 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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What year was AP10 CWD registered?

AP10 CWD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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