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EK10 GNV

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,869 mi
Last recorded136,869 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 GNV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 136,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,881 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 99,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,044 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,021 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under body covers fitted

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no oil dip stick unable to check oil temperature

Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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EK10 GNV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EK10 GNV, 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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EK10 GNV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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