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K5 LSL

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,149 mi
Last recorded142,149 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LSL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 142,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 140,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 140,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 115,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,917 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,569 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 112,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,974 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,672 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,987 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

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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K5 LSL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K5 LSL, 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 K5 LSL registered?

K5 LSL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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