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SB10 HFD

2010 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,141 mi
Last recorded144,141 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 HFD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 144,141 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 144,141 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 142,019 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 139,279 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 139,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,882 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 111,882 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 103,048 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,871 miles

EML Light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,257 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 95,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 91,155 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 91,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,826 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,894 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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SB10 HFD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB10 HFD, 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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SB10 HFD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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