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L13 HPL

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,316 mi
Last recorded139,316 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 HPL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,316 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside part of lower forward suspension arms (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 139,316 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside part of lower forward suspension arms (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 136,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 132,767 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under covers restricting full inspection of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2024 132,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres showing wear on inner edges

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp corroded and slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,174 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 128,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower [rear stabiliser] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower [rear stabiliser] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 109,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,268 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 104,286 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 91,807 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 trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

e.m.l light on dash

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,884 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,014 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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L13 HPL is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc 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 L13 HPL, 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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L13 HPL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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