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FT10 DTF

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,808 mi
Last recorded209,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 209,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside accident damage on both doors

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2024 194,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 1.6mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 178,958 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 178,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear at inner shoulder exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2023 178,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear at inner shoulder exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 164,010 miles

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

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Feb 2021 150,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 150,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 123,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 116,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 116,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,526 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 103,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 83,269 miles

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

child seat fitted offside rear

Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,322 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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FT10 DTF is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT10 DTF, 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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FT10 DTF is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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