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HG10 VFY

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

264,963 mi
Last recorded264,963 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 VFY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 264,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 236,765 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 236,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 204,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 204,406 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel imbalance on hand brake bellow required effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 182,607 miles

Offside Rear drive shaft leaking diff sill

Fail 9 Feb 2023 182,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear drive shaft leaking diff sill

Pass 9 Feb 2022 164,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very deep unable to determine if deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 152,446 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 140,401 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 140,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 109,243 miles

Em light on

Offside Front brake hose twisted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 109,243 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Em light on

Offside Front brake hose twisted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,201 miles

Emissions too low to register

Left bank front injection pipe union corroded

Offside Rear Diff oil seal leaking

Offside front bumper & wing damage

Sill & engine covers fitted also undertrays

Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,201 miles

Emissions too low to register

Left bank front injection pipe union corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Diff oil seal leaking

Offside front bumper & wing damage

Sill & engine covers fitted also undertrays

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake pad warning light wire on the nearside front damaged and warning light on.

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low.

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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HG10 VFY is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HG10 VFY, 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 HG10 VFY registered?

HG10 VFY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 June 2010.

Is HG10 VFY safe to buy?

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