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S29 SBY

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,187 mi
Last recorded85,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 SBY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 85,187 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 85,154 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,594 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 81,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 75,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,519 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,081 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,122 miles

Nearside Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,504 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 42,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,585 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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S29 SBY is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S29 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S29 SBY registered?

S29 SBY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 15 October 2010.

Is S29 SBY safe to buy?

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