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GF10 DVM

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,113 mi
Last recorded217,113 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 DVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 217,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 16 Jan 2026 217,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 12 Nov 2024 199,661 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 189,075 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 189,073 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 176,948 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 176,944 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2021 156,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 154,942 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 149,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 148,472 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2017 141,253 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 131,294 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 131,294 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,246 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 107,717 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 107,717 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,144 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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GF10 DVM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF10 DVM, 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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GF10 DVM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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