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SB10 HFN

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,089 mi
Last recorded164,089 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 HFN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 164,089 miles

Drivers seat backrest slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 163,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Drivers seat backrest slightly loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 142,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 142,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 130,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 130,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 112,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,615 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,569 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,139 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 68,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 53,654 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 53,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SB10 HFN is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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