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L3 VSH

2010 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,090 mi
Last recorded107,090 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 VSH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 107,090 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 98,230 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 98,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 84,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 84,683 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap slightly perishing

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,560 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 60,667 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 60,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,661 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2018 49,661 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,504 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 42,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/R18 - 93Y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Recommended change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,223 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,117 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 13,255 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,000 miles

both front tyres worn badly on very inner edges

nsf tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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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L3 VSH is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L3 VSH, 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 L3 VSH registered?

L3 VSH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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