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OV10 UPA

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,016 mi
Last recorded142,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 UPA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 142,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet release stiff

centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken

rotational noise n/s/r wheel

slight notchy feel to steering

Fail 21 Jul 2026 141,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet release stiff

centre exhaust clamp corroded/broken

rotational noise n/s/r wheel

slight notchy feel to steering

Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joiner corroded with minor blow

slight notchy feel to steering detected on lock to lock check

Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,827 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust joiner heavily corroded

deep scratches/scores in n/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 8 Aug 2023 124,397 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing unevenly

slight notchy feel to steering detected on lock to lock check

Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,607 miles

coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2022 118,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,308 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to wear markers

slight notchy feel to steering detected on lock to lock check

Fail 4 Aug 2021 113,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn to wear markers

slight notchy feel to steering detected on lock to lock check

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,801 miles

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to wear markers

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,801 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to wear markers

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre started to wear uneven, on 4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,087 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,085 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 17,663 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 17,663 miles

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

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

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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OV10 UPA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV10 UPA, 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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OV10 UPA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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