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BG10 ZSL

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,031 mi
Last recorded165,031 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 ZSL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 165,031 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 165,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 157,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 152,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 152,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,945 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 148,852 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 142,285 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,026 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 135,025 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 95,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,049 miles

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

Fail 14 Sep 2017 74,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,601 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 43,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,386 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,027 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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BG10 ZSL is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

BG10 ZSL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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