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FY10 LSV

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,662 mi
Last recorded116,662 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 LSV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 116,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 114,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.2mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 112,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 110,867 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 105,300 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking in engine at both offside and nearside from injector relief ports (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Bolted cross brace has been cut longitudinally and has 2 of 6 securing bolts missing, stucture not considered to be weakened or isecure by definition as the brace and frame remain adequately secured with no signs of visible movement. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush located on frontmost arm badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm inner bush badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm inner bush perished and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam light intensity reduced.

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering pipe above subfamre at nearside front damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush located on frontmost arm badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm inner bush badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine at the sump plug and also slightly at nearside of engine bay, visible dampness which apears to be engine oil at a coolant pipe union. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2021 104,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust gasses leaking in engine at both offside and nearside from injector relief ports (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Bolted cross brace has been cut longitudinally and has 2 of 6 securing bolts missing, stucture not considered to be weakened or isecure by definition as the brace and frame remain adequately secured with no signs of visible movement. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush located on frontmost arm badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm inner bush badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm inner bush perished and splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam light intensity reduced.

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering pipe above subfamre at nearside front damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush located on frontmost arm badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm inner bush badly worn although not currently resulting in excessive movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine at the sump plug and also slightly at nearside of engine bay, visible dampness which apears to be engine oil at a coolant pipe union. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,380 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,735 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,076 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2013 27,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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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FY10 LSV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY10 LSV, 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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FY10 LSV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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