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SM10 VXN

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,581 mi
Last recorded105,581 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 105,581 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 1 Oct 2024 101,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (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 18 Sep 2023 99,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,258 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 78,258 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,878 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,750 miles

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

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

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 VXN is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM10 VXN registered?

SM10 VXN is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 25 June 2010.

Is SM10 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 VXN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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