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SM10 FYZ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,037 mi
Last recorded94,037 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 FYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,037 miles

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 93,955 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sill damage

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 960,997 miles

Offside Lower Sill damaged.

Fail 13 Aug 2024 90,997 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Sill damaged.

Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,028 miles

Rear heat shield not secure

Fail 23 Sep 2022 89,024 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield not secure

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front outer cill panel damage.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 86,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front outer cill panel damage.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 81,468 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hung from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,166 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,448 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,181 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

exhaust centre clamps corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 48,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 43,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,453 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 FYZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM10 FYZ, 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 FYZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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