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PY10 LXV

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY10 LXV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,611 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 89,602 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by Rear Fog Lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,816 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 80,803 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,723 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 72,293 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,604 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,356 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 48,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is nearing the wear bars

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

windscreen has a small stone chip on nearside lower section

Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,984 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,083 miles

NSF tyre on 3MM

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 26,083 miles

NSF tyre on 3MM

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,855 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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PY10 LXV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY10 LXV, 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

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What year was PY10 LXV registered?

PY10 LXV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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