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MW10 HTE

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,822 mi
Last recorded146,822 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 HTE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 146,822 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 146,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 144,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,047 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 144,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 144,037 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened height sensor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 141,010 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened height sensor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to step on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and starting to step on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 126,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 123,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 113,051 miles

Front f screen chipped

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Rear brake dicse

Rear brake dicse

f r reads plate

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,975 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,731 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear top arms bushes have split but no movement

front brake pads wearin low

Fail 25 Jul 2014 55,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear top arms bushes have split but no movement

front brake pads wearin low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,415 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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MW10 HTE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MW10 HTE, 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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MW10 HTE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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