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S20 JME

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,996 mi
Last recorded147,996 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 JME
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,996 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,971 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 132,971 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,306 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 123,306 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,275 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 113,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 107,793 miles

All tyres wearing on edges and rear tyres perishing

Both front headlamp pattens starting to go hazey

General perishing of front suspension bushes

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 87,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,950 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 68,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven and low on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,030 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 42,098 miles

front tyres getting low (3.0 - 3.5mm)

rear tyres getting low on edges

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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S20 JME is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc 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 S20 JME, 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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S20 JME is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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