CarVerify

Free Car Check

N18 ESH

2010 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 ESH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 65,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 65,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF OIL. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 53,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIGHT MISTING OF OIL. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,447 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,335 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 32,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,276 miles

Both front tyres have slight sidewall damage, not deep enough to reach the cords.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N18 ESH is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N18 ESH, 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

How do I check the history of N18 ESH?

You can check the full history of N18 ESH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N18 ESH registered?

N18 ESH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is N18 ESH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 ESH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N18 ESH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N18 ESH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.