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L17 XLB

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,189 mi
Last recorded155,189 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 XLB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 143,682 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 135,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,135 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,073 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 113,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm also outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 89,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,832 miles

o/s/r tyre signs of slight perishing on inner edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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L17 XLB is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 L17 XLB, 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 L17 XLB registered?

L17 XLB is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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