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SL10 ZRF

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 ZRF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 74,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 - 40 - 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 74,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 - 40 - 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2024 66,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,959 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 57,449 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Brake Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 57,448 miles

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Brake Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,966 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2021 50,966 miles

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 45,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm, shocker lower mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm, shocker lower mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,483 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,329 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 30,552 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken but supported

Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,642 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 27,642 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Main wire at offside strut mount (1.9.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 25,331 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,295 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 16,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZRF is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZRF, 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 SL10 ZRF registered?

SL10 ZRF is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is SL10 ZRF safe to buy?

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