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S5 LXU

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 LXU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 144,234 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 144,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 142,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,221 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2019 125,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 96,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,751 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 56,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,008 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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S5 LXU is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 LXU, 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 S5 LXU registered?

S5 LXU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 5 May 2010.

Is S5 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 LXU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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