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E8 SAB

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,663 mi
Last recorded104,663 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 SAB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 104,663 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 104,663 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,233 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,758 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 87,465 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,496 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wipers Smearing

Fail 20 Sep 2021 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has Multiple Bulges, Marked with Yellow Chalk - 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking - 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking - 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers Smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,394 miles

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays /engine cover

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,454 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 May 2015 58,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,501 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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E8 SAB is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 E8 SAB, 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 E8 SAB registered?

E8 SAB is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 13 April 2010.

Is E8 SAB safe to buy?

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