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L40 TYE

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,947 mi
Last recorded77,947 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 TYE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 77,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 77,541 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 77,541 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,979 miles

traction control light on and off intermittent [ not on ant time of test]

Fail 22 Feb 2022 74,979 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,686 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 45,778 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 45,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,458 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,897 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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L40 TYE is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L40 TYE, 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 L40 TYE registered?

L40 TYE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is L40 TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 TYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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