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DY10 SPV

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,800 mi
Last recorded196,800 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 SPV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 196,800 miles

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

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 26 Aug 2025 184,245 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 183,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broke (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 155,429 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 136,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,165 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 122,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 108,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,616 miles

Central Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Inner steering rack arm has slight play, not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm slight play

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 42,640 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,657 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,415 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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DY10 SPV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY10 SPV, 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 DY10 SPV registered?

DY10 SPV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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The MOT history for DY10 SPV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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