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K222 OWS

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,985 mi
Last recorded165,985 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 OWS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 165,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 147,951 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play n/s/f rear lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,466 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 126,440 miles

undertrays

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,385 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 115,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 95,155 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 95,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,568 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,205 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,603 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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K222 OWS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K222 OWS, 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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K222 OWS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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