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MA10 VDL

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,184 mi
Last recorded196,184 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 196,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 196,184 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 186,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 178,308 miles

Offside Rear wheel has minor repair

Nearside Rear light unit has damage

Pass 21 Oct 2022 170,618 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 150,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both registration plates tinted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 150,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both registration plates tinted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 140,534 miles

Front both sides upper suspension arm inner bushes worn slightly but no play detetcted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 121,075 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,430 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,523 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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MA10 VDL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA10 VDL, 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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MA10 VDL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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