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SH53 XRP

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,759 mi
Last recorded138,759 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 XRP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 138,759 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 136,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 123,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight noise and feels loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 123,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight noise and feels loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 116,816 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 116,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 111,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,191 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,900 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 76,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,969 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 21,229 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,229 miles

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

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)

Nearside 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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SH53 XRP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SH53 XRP, 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 SH53 XRP registered?

SH53 XRP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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