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N17 VNT

2010 Audi A5

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,245 mi
Last recorded109,245 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 VNT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 109,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 109,245 miles

Front Main beam tell-tale not working both (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,490 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 104,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,681 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 102,614 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 99,001 miles

Covers and shields

Fail 8 Oct 2020 99,001 miles

Covers and shields

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,027 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,285 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 72,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,107 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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N17 VNT is a 2010 Audi A5 in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N17 VNT, 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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N17 VNT is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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