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DN10 XST

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,271 mi
Last recorded162,271 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 XST
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 162,271 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 162,268 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 154,342 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 150,037 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 150,037 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 139,030 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 139,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 119,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 109,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 100,472 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT CLAMPS HEAVILY CORRODED

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Pass 15 May 2017 89,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 May 2016 80,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,956 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 24 May 2014 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 42,535 miles

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

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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DN10 XST is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN10 XST, 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 DN10 XST registered?

DN10 XST is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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