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DT10 DLK

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,878 mi
Last recorded135,878 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT10 DLK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 135,878 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 135,878 miles

Power steering malfunctioning tight operation (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing In Tread Area & Cracking/Splitting On Inner Sidewall, Unable To Determine Tyre Life, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge, Unable To Determine Tyre Life, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2024 124,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 118,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 118,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 114,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2021 110,447 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2020 106,509 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,643 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 102,643 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,570 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,503 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,311 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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DT10 DLK is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DT10 DLK, 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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DT10 DLK is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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