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BT10 MDE

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

193,971 mi
Last recorded193,971 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 193,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 189,384 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 185,670 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 185,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 182,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 178,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 172,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 172,063 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken

Fail 22 Mar 2020 172,056 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamps broken

Pass 18 Mar 2019 168,617 miles

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

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

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

Service light on

Fail 14 Mar 2019 168,584 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamp dipped beams too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/S washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Service light on

Pass 11 Oct 2017 160,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 59,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,774 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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BT10 MDE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BT10 MDE, 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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BT10 MDE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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