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MK10 DXR

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,841 mi
Last recorded96,841 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 DXR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,841 miles

All under trays fitted / vehicle presented in wet conditions

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 85,829 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 85,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,490 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

misting of oil round o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,490 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

front discs slightly lipped

misting of oil round o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,255 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,304 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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MK10 DXR is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK10 DXR, 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 MK10 DXR registered?

MK10 DXR is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is MK10 DXR safe to buy?

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