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R9 DYH

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,279 mi
Last recorded165,279 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 DYH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 165,279 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 149,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,210 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 139,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 108,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 97,654 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 97,645 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM Remaining (255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3MM Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 62,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,808 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,807 miles

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

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

Wrong speed rated tyre fitted to the O/S/R Tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,604 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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R9 DYH is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R9 DYH, 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 R9 DYH registered?

R9 DYH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 September 2010.

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