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S31 YSJ

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,303 mi
Last recorded130,303 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 YSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 130,303 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 113,492 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 113,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 112,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

glow light flashing

Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,955 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 110,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,603 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,875 miles

front tyres low tread 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,102 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 96,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,768 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,598 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,073 miles

Drivers washer jet partly blocked

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 36,259 miles

tread depths: all four on 7mm.

tyre size: 255/35 ZR 19 96Y XL.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 36,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tread depths: n/s/f on 2.5mm, o/s/f on 2mm, n/s/r on 2.5mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 255/35 ZR 19 96Y XL.

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 YSJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

S31 YSJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 5 October 2010.

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