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GV10 BYH

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 BYH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 126,790 miles

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

Rear under body coverd with under sealer

Pass 7 Nov 2024 122,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 122,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,487 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,487 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,065 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 90,221 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 79,737 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 79,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine coolant level below minimum.

two clips on front exhaust sleeve are very rusty.

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,915 miles

engine management light stays on.

front tyres are wearing unevenly.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 66,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres are wearing unevenly.

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,256 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,047 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,178 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,140 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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GV10 BYH is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV10 BYH, 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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GV10 BYH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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