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MF10 PHJ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,542 mi
Last recorded136,542 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 PHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 136,542 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dashboard displaying brake light failure

Fail 31 Mar 2026 136,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm--225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in primary grooves--225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dashboard displaying brake light failure

Pass 6 Mar 2025 130,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm on inside edge--225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in primary grooves--225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 130,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1mm on inside edge--225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in primary grooves--225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,067 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 126,063 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,646 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 121,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,795 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low and service due, displayed on dash

Fail 15 Jan 2022 115,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section, sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low and service due, displayed on dash

Pass 15 Jan 2021 109,741 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,414 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 103,414 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs heavy wear/lipping/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,259 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 78,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 66,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 66,916 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 54,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 35,055 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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MF10 PHJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF10 PHJ, 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 MF10 PHJ registered?

MF10 PHJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 17 April 2010.

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