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N3 LWT

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 LWT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 127,917 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 121,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,499 miles

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

Rear number plate is tinted but still showing a yellow background but is darker than normal Does not meet the BSAU 145 d/e standards

Fail 1 Oct 2021 101,499 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate is tinted and doesn't have a white background. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear number plate is tinted but still showing a yellow background but is darker than normal Does not meet the BSAU 145 d/e standards

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,756 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 97,755 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate has been tinted and no longer has a white background (0.1 (d))

Rear number plate is tinted but still showing a yellow background but is darker than normal

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,451 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 66,450 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall of tyre damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,647 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,721 miles

front brakes worn / will need checking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,359 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,787 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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N3 LWT is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 N3 LWT, 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 N3 LWT registered?

N3 LWT is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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