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DL10 TSZ

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 TSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 144,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions not detected

Pass 2 Mar 2025 137,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ARCH LINER PARTIALLY INSECURE

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERCARRIAGE CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Fail 18 Feb 2025 137,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ARCH LINER PARTIALLY INSECURE

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERCARRIAGE CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Fail 31 Jan 2025 137,344 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill damage

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,084 miles

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

o/s outer sill damage

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,773 miles

2 washer jets blocked

brakes linings to be reinspected in 3000 miles

front bumper damage os.

front number plate slight deterioration

off side front fog light bulb not working

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear tyres showing uneven wear , all tyres to be reinspected in 2000 miles for remaining life

Fail 4 Jan 2023 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

2 washer jets blocked

brakes linings to be reinspected in 3000 miles

front bumper damage os.

front number plate slight deterioration

off side front fog light bulb not working

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear tyres showing uneven wear , all tyres to be reinspected in 2000 miles for remaining life

Pass 4 May 2021 98,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 97,850 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 83,573 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,185 miles

Center exhaust clamp broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,065 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,727 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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DL10 TSZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL10 TSZ, 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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DL10 TSZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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