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SN10 AMS

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,312 mi
Last recorded177,312 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN10 AMS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 177,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 163,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 158,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 145,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 133,840 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 133,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 123,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,808 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 111,808 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,105 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 95,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,474 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,000 miles

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

Fail 13 Aug 2016 82,000 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f shocker slightly damp

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,830 miles

both rear tyres worn thin on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,909 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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SN10 AMS is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN10 AMS, 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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SN10 AMS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 9 August 2010.

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