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AV10 YFZ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,724 mi
Last recorded178,724 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 YFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 178,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 178,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 163,953 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 163,951 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 142,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,573 miles

Front number plate slightly detached

Rear high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,284 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 100,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,803 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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 24 Mar 2017 77,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,851 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,143 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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AV10 YFZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 AV10 YFZ, 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 AV10 YFZ registered?

AV10 YFZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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