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PJ10 HGY

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,074 mi
Last recorded118,074 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 HGY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,330 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper rear arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 112,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Fouling drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper rear arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 107,095 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 107,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 99,475 miles

o/s/f head lamp washer sticking

Fail 8 Jun 2021 99,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f head lamp washer sticking

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,128 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,233 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,783 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,783 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 57,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,894 miles

both front tyres worn 3mm

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,855 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 40,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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PJ10 HGY is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ10 HGY, 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 PJ10 HGY registered?

PJ10 HGY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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