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FY10 NKC

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,257 mi
Last recorded186,257 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 NKC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 186,257 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 186,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall blebbed 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 174,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 163,602 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 163,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 157,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 157,128 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 142,868 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 142,868 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 121,374 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 104,113 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 94,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays obscure components.

Fail 23 May 2018 94,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also 2mm. 245/40/18 93y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays obscure components.

Pass 18 May 2017 88,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays obscure some components.

Pass 19 May 2016 80,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,275 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 74,275 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 65,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,982 miles

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

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 NKC is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NKC, 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 FY10 NKC registered?

FY10 NKC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is FY10 NKC safe to buy?

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