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FT10 DWD

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,842 mi
Last recorded148,842 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 DWD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 148,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 143,992 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 137,949 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 137,949 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 137,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,791 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged on inside rim

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,931 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and going bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,225 miles

emissions to low to read

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

emissions to low to read

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,587 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,351 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 DWD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc 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 DWD, 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 DWD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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