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AU10 JUL

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,871 mi
Last recorded155,871 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 JUL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 155,871 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 138,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 138,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm reqs tracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 126,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,733 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 66,733 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,669 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 53,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,696 miles

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

Undertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,767 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,341 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,341 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AU10 JUL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU10 JUL, 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 AU10 JUL registered?

AU10 JUL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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The MOT history for AU10 JUL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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