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S31 GDM

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,517 mi
Last recorded126,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 GDM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 126,517 miles

windscreen badly marked and wipers smearing screen

Pass 18 Jun 2024 126,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes are slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side front shock absorbers(lower bushes into suspension arms are perishing) (5.3.2 (c))

headlight leveller light on dash but functioning okay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Jun 2024 126,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve is corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm outer balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes are slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side front shock absorbers(lower bushes into suspension arms are perishing) (5.3.2 (c))

headlight leveller light on dash but functioning okay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2023 126,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes are fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

headlight leveller warning light on dash but operating okay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 126,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative onto rear suspension arm insecurely attached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened damaged and (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened damaged and (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,896 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,368 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,213 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,826 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,836 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,167 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 70,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S31 GDM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S31 GDM, 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 S31 GDM registered?

S31 GDM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 14 August 2010.

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