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LR10 GUW

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,213 mi
Last recorded185,213 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 GUW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 185,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 165,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2024 165,028 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door window inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 148,290 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 137,139 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 128,886 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 128,884 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 118,420 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective connection link band corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 112,187 miles

o/s/r tyre worn below 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,992 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 106,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres have uneven tyre wear.

Nearside 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)

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,070 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge, nail in tread , tread at 3mm

Fail 22 Jan 2016 101,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn (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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge, nail in tread , tread at 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,873 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 GUW 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 LR10 GUW, 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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LR10 GUW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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