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C5 SBL

2010 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167,457 mi
Last recorded167,457 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SBL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 167,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 160,977 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 156,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

zero emmisions tested

Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,038 miles

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

under trays obscuring some parts front+rear

Pass 26 Sep 2020 140,321 miles

under trays obscuring some parts front+rear

Pass 15 Aug 2019 135,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 135,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 128,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,989 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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C5 SBL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C5 SBL, 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 C5 SBL registered?

C5 SBL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 13 September 2010.

Is C5 SBL safe to buy?

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