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ML10 VLX

2010 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,498 mi
Last recorded122,498 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 122,498 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 122,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounts are damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,249 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 116,241 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear also on the inside over 25mil (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2023 114,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel cap seal is perishing.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 106,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 104,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 104,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 77,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,986 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyre treads cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 41,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 33,538 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 25,556 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 VLX is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 May 2010.

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