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DV10 DHX

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,259 mi
Last recorded120,259 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 DHX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 120,259 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,115 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 116,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no history (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 113,749 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 113,749 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,205 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 109,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,879 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 93,863 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 11 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,003 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 86,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,787 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,243 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV10 DHX is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DV10 DHX, 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 DV10 DHX registered?

DV10 DHX is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is DV10 DHX safe to buy?

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