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J12 XJB

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,168 mi
Last recorded140,168 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 XJB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 140,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 124,068 miles

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

Offside 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 29 Jul 2025 124,068 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Format incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Format incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 25 Jul 2024 112,280 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,318 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,998 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 71,989 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 66,436 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,970 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre on 3mm tread depth

Advise o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm tread depth

Advise slight top seal seepage from o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,566 miles

advise front b/pads low

advise rear n/s tyre tread getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,309 miles

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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J12 XJB is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J12 XJB, 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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J12 XJB is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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