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K55 HCE

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

119,772 mi
Last recorded119,772 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 HCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 119,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2026 126,707 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 126,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,243 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 95,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 111,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,105 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 99,725 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 99,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 99,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,848 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 81,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 63,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,550 miles

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

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

under tray fitted to vehicle unable to see some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,200 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2019 74,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,613 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 37,920 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2017 37,920 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,937 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 30,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,621 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 12,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 9,154 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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K55 HCE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 K55 HCE, 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 K55 HCE registered?

K55 HCE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2010.

Is K55 HCE safe to buy?

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