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M26 ADO

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 ADO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 131,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 117,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,312 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,347 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 58,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,496 miles

rear tyres wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,331 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 38,331 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,181 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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M26 ADO is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M26 ADO, 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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What year was M26 ADO registered?

M26 ADO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 13 January 2010.

Is M26 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 ADO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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