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LR10 DBO

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,478 mi
Last recorded161,478 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 DBO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 161,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2026 161,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT BUT CORDS NOT VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS A CUT BUT CORDS NOT VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 252,430 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

play n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

play o/s/f upper link arm bush

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 146,118 miles

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2024 146,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2023 138,194 miles

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

rear brake pads low/worn

Fail 30 Jan 2023 138,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f wheel arch liner damaged

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inside edge

rear brake pads low/worn

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,591 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,504 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 166,933 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 166,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,251 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,652 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,316 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR10 DBO is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR10 DBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR10 DBO registered?

LR10 DBO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 2 July 2010.

Is LR10 DBO safe to buy?

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