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BO53 UPP

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 UPP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,953 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 124,953 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,322 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 91,242 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,902 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

both front & N/S/rear tyre near bald inner / worn outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2020 72,029 miles

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

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

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,584 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 32,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 32,977 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,274 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 27,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,746 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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BO53 UPP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BO53 UPP, 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 BO53 UPP registered?

BO53 UPP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 14 March 2010.

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