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EX10 LYO

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,047 mi
Last recorded149,047 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 LYO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 149,047 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 149,047 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 149,009 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 142,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 137,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 137,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose on n/s/r suspension arm inner bolt that holds it to subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 135,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing splits opening up also smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,568 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 129,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,965 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 73,965 miles

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

Deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,782 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Apr 2015 62,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,771 miles

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

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

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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EX10 LYO is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX10 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX10 LYO registered?

EX10 LYO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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