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LM10 PBU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

152,508 mi
Last recorded152,508 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 PBU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 152,508 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 152,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 144,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 138,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8mm. recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

rear pads 3mm - 4mm

Fail 23 Nov 2022 132,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8mm. recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

rear pads 3mm - 4mm

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,901 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 123,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

serpentine belt frayed. replace ASAP. could fail at any time

small chip in windscreen ( o/s zone "A")

Pass 27 Oct 2020 120,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,015 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 113,636 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,227 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 109,222 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 103,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Undertrays

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,726 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,231 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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LM10 PBU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 LM10 PBU, 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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LM10 PBU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 August 2010.

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