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S10 VLW

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,795 mi
Last recorded132,795 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 132,795 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 124,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,935 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 107,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and 3mm of tread across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,248 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers streaky

Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 91,822 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 91,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,774 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,632 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,120 miles

engine covers, under covers, sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

o/s n/s front tyres wearing close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 13 Nov 2014 63,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,336 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,730 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

unable to check underside of car properly covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2013 47,730 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

unable to check underside of car properly covers fitted

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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S10 VLW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S10 VLW, 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 S10 VLW registered?

S10 VLW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 5 March 2010.

Is S10 VLW safe to buy?

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