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LM04 CSM

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,519 mi
Last recorded164,519 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 CSM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 164,519 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 152,988 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 151,550 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 151,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 144,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 154,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 129,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,648 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,812 miles

both rear brake disc rusty

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre outer side wall damage

nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,049 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,049 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

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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LM04 CSM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel 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 LM04 CSM, 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 LM04 CSM registered?

LM04 CSM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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