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ARA 422A

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,270 mi
Last recorded123,270 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 422A
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,410 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,238 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,343 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,166 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,171 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,520 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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ARA 422A is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARA 422A, 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 ARA 422A registered?

ARA 422A is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 20 January 2010.

Is ARA 422A safe to buy?

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