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M21 SMX

2010 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,536 mi
Last recorded151,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 SMX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 151,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 149,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 142,050 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 129,555 miles

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,824 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,792 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 112,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,924 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,622 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on inner edge just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 61,777 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 44,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 44,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 31,205 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 19,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 19,299 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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M21 SMX is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M21 SMX, 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 M21 SMX registered?

M21 SMX is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 20 April 2010.

Is M21 SMX safe to buy?

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