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J40 MPY

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MPY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 84,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 80,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,931 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 71,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2020 62,334 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,022 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 11 Jun 2019 56,020 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,953 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 25 May 2017 47,775 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 26 May 2016 43,653 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 30 May 2015 37,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 30,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 24,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J40 MPY is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J40 MPY, 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 J40 MPY registered?

J40 MPY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is J40 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 MPY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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