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MA56 NSA

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 NSA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 115,993 miles

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

central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,079 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,243 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rearward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,232 miles

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

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rearward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,504 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,664 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 101,660 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,817 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,626 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ****STRONG ADVISE ON LIMIT *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,303 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 82,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,944 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 71,801 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 65,238 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,659 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 52,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 52,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 42,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil temp measurement bypassed - no dipstick

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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MA56 NSA 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 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 MA56 NSA, 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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MA56 NSA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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