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LP10 OTN

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,434 mi
Last recorded177,434 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP10 OTN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 177,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 165,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 165,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 155,175 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight run flat damage on inner side wall 225/50x17

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 18 Oct 2023 155,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre has slight run flat damage on inner side wall 225/50x17

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Oct 2022 144,819 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 144,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,080 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated posable pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres low on tread [3mm] 225/50x17

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on inner tread 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated posable pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 225/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres low on tread [3mm] 225/50x17

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 115,843 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 104,558 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 104,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,584 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 86,984 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 86,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,615 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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LP10 OTN is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP10 OTN, 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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LP10 OTN is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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