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SL10 DBZ

2010 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,741 mi
Last recorded151,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 DBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 151,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 151,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 142,468 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 142,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 139,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 115,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 115,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,111 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Slight play inner track rod

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,866 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,540 miles

covers restricting view

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,957 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,275 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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SL10 DBZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL10 DBZ, 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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SL10 DBZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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