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J55 SPN

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,357 mi
Last recorded181,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 SPN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 181,357 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 174,379 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 165,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 156,035 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield rattle.

Under tray and side panels preventing view to components.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 136,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2017 136,418 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,454 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,096 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 106,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,204 miles

scratches to front windscreen in zone A

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,197 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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J55 SPN is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J55 SPN, 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 J55 SPN registered?

J55 SPN is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is J55 SPN safe to buy?

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