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MJ10 XJU

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,075 mi
Last recorded167,075 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 167,075 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 165,327 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 165,327 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 162,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 161,499 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 160,006 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 160,006 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords HAS A NUMBER OF CUTS ON BOTH SIDEWALLS NOT QUITE TO CORDS. ALSO WORN BADLY ALMOST TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY ALMOST TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR MOST ARM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 153,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords HAS A NUMBER OF CUTS ON BOTH SIDEWALLS NOT QUITE TO CORDS. ALSO WORN BADLY ALMOST TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY ALMOST TO CORDS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR MOST ARM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,308 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Fail 3 Sep 2018 144,308 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE SECTION REAR CLAMP CORRODED SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIZE 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Fail 3 Sep 2018 144,308 miles

Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE SECTION REAR CLAMP CORRODED SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIZE 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,371 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED, CORRODED, SCORED (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 133,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT PIPE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED SNAPPED (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED, CORRODED, SCORED (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 124,460 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high ns (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 111,090 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s head light damaged but not affecting beam pattan

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,406 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,892 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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MJ10 XJU is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ10 XJU, 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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MJ10 XJU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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