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NJ10 NLC

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,721 mi
Last recorded179,721 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ10 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 179,721 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 179,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Pinch bolt not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken for auto headlamp levelling (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear suspension inner fixing loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 179,637 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER & MIDDLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached INNER & MIDDLE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 166,505 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2023 166,504 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2022 157,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,839 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 138,613 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 138,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level device arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 131,273 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,076 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight washer jet

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight washer jet

Fail 3 Jan 2017 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front headlight washer jet inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight washer jet inop

Pass 5 Jan 2016 99,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted @ offside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,464 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 NLC is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

NJ10 NLC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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