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S90 MNS

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,620 mi
Last recorded167,620 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 MNS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 167,620 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 154,930 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 154,925 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 154,701 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) lower steering uj (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Feb 2023 151,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 143,412 miles

245/35/ZR19/93Y.

Front Bumper cracked but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Lens broken.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 143,411 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

245/35/ZR19/93Y.

Front Bumper cracked but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Lens broken.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 134,292 miles

Front Front bumper damaged.

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

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

Steering belt perishing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Numerous chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 134,291 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate missing Hidden behind screen trim. (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Front bumper damaged.

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

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

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

Steering belt perishing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Numerous chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,850 miles

Central Front Auxiliary belt tensioner not properly aligned, may be damaged.

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Side windows obscured. (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush On both sides, the bushes from shocks on lower arms. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall with no cords visible at the moment. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has two cuts on inner wall with no cords visible at the moment. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two big cuts on outer wall, one on rim protector zone and other long on wall. Is also getting cracked around inner wall near tread, no cords visible at the moment. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On "A" zone there is a crack on upper part with slightly more than 10 mm circle and other little one at lower part. (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect The nearside rear and offside front ones have a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view One crack at centre and two at nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 120,810 miles

Brake performance not tested Due nearside front suspension failure, to avoid any further damage. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Message on dashboard, failure of this system. Also there is no sensor fitted on front axle. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper damaged. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Black sticker on all top part. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured The steering knuckle is broken on lower ball joint house for front lower arm. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Auxiliary belt tensioner not properly aligned, may be damaged.

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Side windows obscured. (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush On both sides, the bushes from shocks on lower arms. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall with no cords visible at the moment. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has two cuts on inner wall with no cords visible at the moment. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two big cuts on outer wall, one on rim protector zone and other long on wall. Is also getting cracked around inner wall near tread, no cords visible at the moment. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view On "A" zone there is a crack on upper part with slightly more than 10 mm circle and other little one at lower part. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect The nearside rear and offside front ones have a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view One crack at centre and two at nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary belt worn

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2017 81,558 miles

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,276 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to recieve printout

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,618 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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S90 MNS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S90 MNS, 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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S90 MNS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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