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BD10 EYC

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,229 mi
Last recorded139,229 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 EYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 139,229 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 136,413 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 136,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/r17 cooper (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 133,186 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms have worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 133,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (Back) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms have worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,399 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms upper bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 128,397 miles

Exhaust system insecure Central exhaust sleeve broken, blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms upper bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,100 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes on both fronts splitting and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 119,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre has cords exposed on inner edge 225/50r17 98w avons (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre has cords exposed on inner edge 225/50r17 98w avons (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bushes on both fronts splitting and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 110,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,333 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 97,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 89,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 81,595 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,271 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 78,271 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 66,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres,tread out of shape on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre,wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge,almost through to cords.

Fail 6 May 2014 66,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres,tread out of shape on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre,wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge,almost through to cords.

Pass 20 May 2013 51,654 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside & offside front shock absorbers have light missing of oil

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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BD10 EYC is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD10 EYC, 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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BD10 EYC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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