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DFZ 3486

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,146 mi
Last recorded157,146 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 3486
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 157,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

play n/s ball joints

Pass 2 Dec 2024 149,277 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 149,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2023 139,438 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,491 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,572 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,683 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,326 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,709 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,606 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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DFZ 3486 is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DFZ 3486, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFZ 3486 registered?

DFZ 3486 is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is DFZ 3486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 3486 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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