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SK10 XLW

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,517 mi
Last recorded101,517 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 XLW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 101,517 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 101,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 91,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 91,566 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,328 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 20 Sep 2021 82,324 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension operated levelling device linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,918 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,264 miles

Engine bay covers & Undertrays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,264 miles

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

Engine bay covers & Undertrays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,565 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,591 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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SK10 XLW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SK10 XLW, 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 SK10 XLW registered?

SK10 XLW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is SK10 XLW safe to buy?

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