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HY10 XHE

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,830 mi
Last recorded234,830 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY10 XHE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 234,830 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 234,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 220,290 miles

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 220,290 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 206,474 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 206,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 193,452 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 193,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 179,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 162,695 miles

Nable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,938 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,084 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,275 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.(2-2.5mm)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres tread low.(2-2.5mm)

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

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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HY10 XHE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY10 XHE, 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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HY10 XHE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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