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NJ10 NKZ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,419 mi
Last recorded154,419 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 NKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 154,419 miles

Covers above and below engine restricting inspecting components Covers on floor pans restricting inspecting vehicle structure.

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bush for strut upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bush for strut upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 147,967 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 147,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,078 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 142,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative head lamp level sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached drop link mounting bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 138,626 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure at fuel tank

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,626 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure at fuel tank

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 123,770 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 123,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,596 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,370 miles

front brakes signs of wear

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,743 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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NJ10 NKZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NJ10 NKZ, 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 NJ10 NKZ registered?

NJ10 NKZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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