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SB10 XLV

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,346 mi
Last recorded128,346 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 XLV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,859 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,732 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 89,640 miles

engine cover fitted.

under shields fitted.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted.

under shields fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,147 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,146 miles

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

Both rear tyres out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,493 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XLV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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