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2010 Audi A5

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,278 mi
Last recorded197,278 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 VFC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 197,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 181,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 162,144 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 1 Feb 2023 145,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 139,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside front inner brake pad 2/3 worn

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2022 139,200 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside front inner brake pad 2/3 worn

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2021 133,770 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside front brake sticking slightly

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2021 133,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside front brake sticking slightly

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2020 128,354 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 120,093 miles

Central Exhaust centre clamp corroded, only half of clamp intact but still securing exhaust.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,601 miles

E.M.L. On.

N/S/R Tyre wall damaged.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,601 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

E.M.L. On.

Engine Oil Check Not Working.

N/S/R Tyre wall damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E.M.L. On.

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,541 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR19 ContiSportContact M3 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,838 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,593 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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DV10 VFC is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 VFC, 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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DV10 VFC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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