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GY10 TYP

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,922 mi
Last recorded140,922 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 TYP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 140,922 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front both upper suspension arm bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside front both upper suspension arm bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front shock absorber misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,235 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 133,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm, bald on the inside edge plus has damage to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 115,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 106,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,611 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 97,611 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,284 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,576 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 23,708 miles

Emissions to low to test.[ this is not a fault ]

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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GY10 TYP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY10 TYP, 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 GY10 TYP registered?

GY10 TYP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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