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BN10 VRV

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,209 mi
Last recorded168,209 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 168,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 158,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Cut in inner side wall no cords showing Pirelli P Zero 255/35 R19 96 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working RH working (vehicles must be fitted with at least one reverse light)

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker goes through no ball joint with arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 136,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. Shocker goes through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 136,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. Shocker goes through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,391 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

emissions too clean to register on smokemeter

Pass 23 Sep 2016 70,711 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,963 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 19,205 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 19,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,151 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 11,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BN10 VRV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN10 VRV, 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 BN10 VRV registered?

BN10 VRV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is BN10 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN10 VRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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