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LY10 BHU

2010 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,382 mi
Last recorded140,382 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 BHU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 140,382 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 140,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 138,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 138,882 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

wipers worn

Fail 24 Apr 2023 138,870 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

wipers worn

Pass 21 Apr 2022 136,263 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 136,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 132,685 miles

Offside Steering box has seepage steering rack boot (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 125,729 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 125,697 miles

Nearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 104,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,635 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,635 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,030 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,030 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,694 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,184 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 21,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,874 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

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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LY10 BHU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY10 BHU, 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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LY10 BHU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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