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SO10 MTS

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,101 mi
Last recorded204,101 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO10 MTS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 204,101 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 187,548 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet catch requires attention

Pass 16 Feb 2022 175,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,641 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,204 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o\s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 79,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o\s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 66,207 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 56,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in nsr tyre tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,193 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in nsr tyre tread

Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,536 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

smoke test passed emissions to low to register

Fail 21 Feb 2014 44,536 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

smoke test passed emissions to low to register

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,481 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread, deep enough to reach the cords but not bigger than 25mm. Recommend new tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SO10 MTS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO10 MTS, 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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SO10 MTS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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