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MK10 LMX

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 LMX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 127,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 125,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 125,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 118,001 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 115,016 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 115,016 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 111,790 miles

Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 111,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 107,697 miles

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

inner tie rod has slight play o/s/f

Pass 31 Mar 2020 102,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,861 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 81,861 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,120 miles

underbody covered

Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,372 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 LMX is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

MK10 LMX is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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