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ML10 VLT

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,853 mi
Last recorded156,853 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 VLT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 156,853 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 149,833 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,824 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 142,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly scalloped close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge borderline pass 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 131,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall split all way around showing cords DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged badly scalloped close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge borderline pass 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms inner bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 116,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre below 3mm within measured central 3/4 of tread (may be lower outside) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

unable to inspect CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

unable to inspect fuel & brake pipes due to floor pan covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,125 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,067 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,573 miles

Front pads 90% worn

Rear pads are 90% worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 73,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,889 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall, but no cords exposed

Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall, but no cords exposed

Pass 23 Mar 2014 46,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,058 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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ML10 VLT 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 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 ML10 VLT, 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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ML10 VLT is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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