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BV10 XDS

2010 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 XDS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,692 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 122,690 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2025 122,555 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front upper inner slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has moisture inside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 121,110 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 121,104 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 119,974 miles

Boot Area have load on them not allowing full inspection

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror Completely missing ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing Mirror unit Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Both seats have load on them not allowing full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both side Upper Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer stop and sidelight not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 109,850 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer stop and sidelight not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2mm and cracked between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2021 106,365 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,473 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 103,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,117 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,973 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,244 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,025 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to o/s rear outer scill.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,025 miles

damage to o/s rear outer scill.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,848 miles

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

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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BV10 XDS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BV10 XDS, 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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BV10 XDS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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