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SM10 CFP

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,750 mi
Last recorded213,750 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 CFP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 213,750 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 208,505 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 203,904 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too low to record a reading 0.01

Fail 24 Jul 2023 203,889 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too low to record a reading 0.01

Pass 4 May 2022 187,900 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 187,900 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 183,648 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 183,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 178,843 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 178,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 161,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 153,573 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 135,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 114,560 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 93,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,300 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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SM10 CFP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM10 CFP, 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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SM10 CFP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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