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GV10 SLU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,273 mi
Last recorded143,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 143,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 136,113 miles

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

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Fronts Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Suspension Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,686 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Very Near Limit and Stepped/Uneven on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Fronts Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Tracking/Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner Joints ()

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 108,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,374 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 96,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 89,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 89,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

factory fitted engine safety speed limiter does not allow to test for diesel smoke test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,661 miles

Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Emmissions too clean to register on our tester

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are more worn than offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted preventing though inspetcion of under vehicle components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,682 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,682 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall is cut

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 SLU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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