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J40 NBR

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,827 mi
Last recorded111,827 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 NBR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,363 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 104,209 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,401 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,679 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,804 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,658 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,943 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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J40 NBR is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc 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 NBR, 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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J40 NBR is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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