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FST 52M

2010 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,967 mi
Last recorded98,967 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFST 52M
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,967 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,218 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 95,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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 3 Feb 2023 85,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,336 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,808 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,808 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,577 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 59,019 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,237 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,070 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,003 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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FST 52M is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FST 52M, 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 FST 52M registered?

FST 52M is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 January 2010.

Is FST 52M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FST 52M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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