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PK53 MLS

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,298 mi
Last recorded126,298 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MLS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 119,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear facing wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge actually measured at 1.6mm borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge actually measured at 1.6mm borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 103,072 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,349 miles

engine cover fitted

floor panel fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,574 miles

(under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,661 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,402 miles

front brake disc slightly lipped and worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 55,402 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake disc slightly lipped and worn

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,342 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 36,763 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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PK53 MLS is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK53 MLS, 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 PK53 MLS registered?

PK53 MLS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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