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AP59 HHE

2010 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,813 mi
Last recorded139,813 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 HHE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 139,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 133,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear tyre is punctured.

Oil leaks.

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,124 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 119,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded thru (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,063 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,890 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown due to undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 98,890 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown due to undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 84,264 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 84,264 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 76,625 miles

Minor damage to the nearside front tyre outer sidewall. Tyre also wearing low on tread

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,174 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,174 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,144 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,631 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,942 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,264 miles

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

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

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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AP59 HHE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP59 HHE, 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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AP59 HHE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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