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DG10 ELH

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,634 mi
Last recorded253,634 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 ELH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 253,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 223,438 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corroded spare wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2022 213,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 198,403 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 198,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear securing sleeve - clamps corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 186,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 168,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 147,475 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot well (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,816 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 126,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,017 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

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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DG10 ELH is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG10 ELH, 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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DG10 ELH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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