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SM10 PFV

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,770 mi
Last recorded167,770 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 PFV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 167,770 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 162,335 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 150,893 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shockers osf/nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 146,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 226,726 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 209,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 209,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,327 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 119,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 80,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,073 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 PFV is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

SM10 PFV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is SM10 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 PFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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