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AU05 WAL

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,501 mi
Last recorded188,501 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 188,501 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front slight play in lower steering linkage

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 170,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 149,955 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 139,387 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 139,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,609 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,622 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 83,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,354 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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AU05 WAL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU05 WAL, 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 AU05 WAL registered?

AU05 WAL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2010.

Is AU05 WAL safe to buy?

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