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FT10 DWA

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

190,309 mi
Last recorded190,309 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 DWA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 190,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

engine under cover damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2026 190,309 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant low

Pass 30 Apr 2025 178,043 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 178,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 164,279 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 164,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Front both anti rattle clips missing

Pass 21 Feb 2023 150,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 150,391 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 148,301 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 148,301 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 145,789 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 145,789 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,055 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 144,055 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,909 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2017 133,422 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 120,390 miles

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 120,369 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,266 miles

All Tyres Goodride 245/45ZR18 97Y Both fronts at 3mm Both rears at 5mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 78,266 miles

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

All Tyres Goodride 245/45ZR18 97Y Both fronts at 3mm Both rears at 5mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,199 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 DWA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DWA, 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 DWA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 19 June 2010.

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