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GL10 XPU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,868 mi
Last recorded129,868 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 XPU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 129,868 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 129,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,012 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged/deformed

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis coil spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis coil spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 124,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front outer sill slightly damaged/deformed

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis coil spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis coil spring mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 122,524 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 117,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,446 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front disc signs of over heat

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

emissions to low to test

Fail 6 Mar 2021 110,444 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front disc signs of over heat

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

emissions to low to test

Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,732 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 100,732 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,344 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 88,344 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,775 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 43,724 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL10 XPU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL10 XPU, 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 GL10 XPU registered?

GL10 XPU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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