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DP51 ALE

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,097 mi
Last recorded184,097 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP51 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 184,097 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 180,406 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 3 Apr 2024 177,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 171,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 166,399 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 161,587 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2020 154,406 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 148,706 miles

number plates changed for mot

rear brake discs coroded

smell of diesel no signs of leak

Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,158 miles

undertray adrift

Fail 22 Mar 2018 143,156 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

undertray adrift

Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 112,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,414 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DP51 ALE 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 DP51 ALE, 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 DP51 ALE registered?

DP51 ALE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 September 2010.

Is DP51 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP51 ALE 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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