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K21 TAC

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 TAC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 76,000 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 75,991 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,130 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 59,620 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 59,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,044 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,980 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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K21 TAC is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K21 TAC, 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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K21 TAC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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