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SM10 RSU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 147,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 143,155 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 138,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 134,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 128,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 128,916 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 119,405 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,448 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight link inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight link inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 108,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 99,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 86,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,164 miles

damage to outer sidewall on nearside front tyre,cords exposed but less than 25mm limit.

Pass 23 May 2014 43,577 miles

all 4 tyres,treads appear to have been overheated.

Pass 16 May 2013 22,150 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 RSU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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