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MNZ 551

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 551
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 117,413 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,163 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,891 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,217 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 97,139 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 85,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm(bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2021 85,521 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm(bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread and splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 82,149 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 82,149 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,629 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,842 miles

oil temp bypassed due to no dipstick fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

mil on

oil temp bypassed due to no dipstick fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,860 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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MNZ 551 is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc 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 MNZ 551, 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 MNZ 551 registered?

MNZ 551 is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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