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S23 SGF

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,190 mi
Last recorded153,190 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SGF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 153,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 153,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underbody general corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2025 146,458 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 141,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 126,942 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2020 117,111 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 117,111 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 255/35/19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2020 104,393 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,383 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 66,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 51,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S23 SGF is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S23 SGF, 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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S23 SGF is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 3 December 2010.

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