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J13 ALV

2010 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,318 mi
Last recorded165,318 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 ALV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 165,318 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (rear arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 158,167 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 147,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 135,941 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door card insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 128,710 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Door card insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,435 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,657 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,050 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 100,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 81,264 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 81,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,963 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,294 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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J13 ALV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J13 ALV, 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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J13 ALV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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