CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV10 HCJ

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,793 mi
Last recorded160,793 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 HCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 160,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 153,874 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 147,567 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 141,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 7 Sep 2023 141,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,743 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOST REAR ARMS - BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL - ALSO TYRE SAYS INNER ON OUTSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,544 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 126,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,107 miles

Front brake pads and discs quite worn

Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 112,282 miles

Emission is very clean can not detect

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 112,282 miles

Emission is very clean can not detect

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 105,033 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,023 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 88,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,867 miles

cut in o/s/r inner tyre side wall, no cords exposed

cuts in o/s/f outer tyre side wall, no cords exposed

n/s centre heat shield damaged and loose

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,965 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall on inner edge.

Offside rear seat belt buckle anchor outer casing broken.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,045 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV10 HCJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV10 HCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV10 HCJ?

You can check the full history of HV10 HCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV10 HCJ registered?

HV10 HCJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is HV10 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV10 HCJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV10 HCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV10 HCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.