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DN03 HOW

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,280 mi
Last recorded114,280 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,280 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,624 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,568 miles

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 24 Dec 2021 97,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,766 miles

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 11 Sep 2019 87,102 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 1 Sep 2018 73,874 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,458 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,412 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pads approx 10% worn,slight wear on front and rear brake discs,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

front & rear tyre sizes 245/40/18,rear tyres inner edges wearing a bit & approx 2/3 worn.new front tyres have rotation marked on outer walls,rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls all correctly fitted.temporary use only spare wheel.

Fail 15 May 2013 28,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake pads approx 10% worn,slight wear on front and rear brake discs,no tow bar fitted at time of test.

front & rear tyre sizes 245/40/18 & have outside marked on outer walls correctly fitted,rear tyres inner edges wearing a bit & approx 2/3 worn,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel with new tyre.

service brake efficiency 81%, parking brake efficiency 28%

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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DN03 HOW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DN03 HOW, 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 DN03 HOW registered?

DN03 HOW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is DN03 HOW safe to buy?

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