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BD10 VEM

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,538 mi
Last recorded90,538 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,538 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 90,514 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 86,317 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - and slightly perished/damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 86,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - and slightly perished/damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,874 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,552 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,104 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,218 miles

N/S/F wheel partially binding

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,734 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 39,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for B.E.T

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,139 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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BD10 VEM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD10 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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