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BG10 OAU

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 OAU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 134,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both fronts (7.1.2 (b))

Front rack has internal knock

Fail 11 May 2026 134,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both fronts (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi viz light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front rack has internal knock

Pass 13 May 2025 134,530 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 134,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 132,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 131,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyres perishing badly in tread

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 15 May 2023 131,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres perishing badly in tread

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 16 May 2022 129,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 129,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray loose

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

offside rear brake disc and pads overheated

Fail 12 Jul 2021 128,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

offside rear brake disc and pads overheated

Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 9 Jul 2020 127,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 22 Jul 2019 126,677 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,449 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 121,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,273 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG10 OAU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG10 OAU, 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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BG10 OAU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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