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J1 ELW

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,331 mi
Last recorded148,331 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 148,331 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 126,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 119,247 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 119,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,142 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,232 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,224 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,576 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,576 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 39,176 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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J1 ELW is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J1 ELW, 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 J1 ELW registered?

J1 ELW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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