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MU51 CSS

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,586 mi
Last recorded99,586 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 CSS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,785 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 65,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,524 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)

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

windscreen wipers judder

Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,321 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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MU51 CSS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MU51 CSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 CSS registered?

MU51 CSS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is MU51 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 CSS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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