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J7 VAL

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 123,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 111,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,017 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 101,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,230 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,230 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,413 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,384 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 63,384 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,626 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 54,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,014 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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J7 VAL is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J7 VAL, 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 J7 VAL registered?

J7 VAL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2010.

Is J7 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 VAL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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