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BG10 PHO

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

354,799 mi
Last recorded354,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 PHO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 354,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 201,452 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 194,867 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 183,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 183,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 172,707 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 170,330 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 170,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 157,068 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 157,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 143,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 143,285 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 128,423 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 111,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has stepped tread

Offside Front tyre - worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has stepped tread

Pass 20 May 2015 92,466 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 71,325 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 51,982 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 51,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PHO is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PHO, 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 BG10 PHO registered?

BG10 PHO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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