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SA05 BOS

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,892 mi
Last recorded153,892 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 BOS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 153,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 140,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 140,949 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 128,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 106,520 miles

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 93,753 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,932 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 53,931 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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SA05 BOS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SA05 BOS, 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 SA05 BOS registered?

SA05 BOS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is SA05 BOS safe to buy?

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