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SM10 FZA

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,203 mi
Last recorded123,203 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 FZA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 123,203 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 120,669 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 117,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 111,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 102,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 83,033 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,651 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,944 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 46,578 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,627 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,726 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,035 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 FZA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZA, 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 SM10 FZA registered?

SM10 FZA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is SM10 FZA safe to buy?

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