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S12 TLO

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,896 mi
Last recorded137,896 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 TLO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 137,896 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 125,412 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,105 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,753 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,209 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,525 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,337 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,776 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 50,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,739 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 33,995 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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S12 TLO is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S12 TLO, 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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S12 TLO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 November 2010.

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