CarVerify

Free Car Check

OW53 PEN

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,790 mi
Last recorded144,790 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationOW53 PEN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 144,790 miles

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

electrical wiring visible on door panel but secure ( wiring for horn )

Fail 28 Apr 2026 144,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under bonnet to front headlight area and back through door opening (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground under floor pan drivers side front (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 137,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 127,993 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 127,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,874 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))

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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,628 miles

Both head light aims were low [adjusted]

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,239 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 78,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 66,548 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,490 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread areas

ofside rear tyre cracking in tread areas

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,489 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread areas

offside front tyre valve perishing

offside front tyre worn close edge wearing tyre cracking in tread areas

offside rear tyre edge earing and cracking in tread areas

Fail 19 Aug 2013 54,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,565 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
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

OW53 PEN is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OW53 PEN, 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 OW53 PEN?

You can check the full history of OW53 PEN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OW53 PEN registered?

OW53 PEN is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is OW53 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 PEN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW53 PEN 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 OW53 PEN. 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.