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SW02 BYE

2010 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,726 mi
Last recorded147,726 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 147,726 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 145,089 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 133,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,597 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 127,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,789 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,628 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 100,134 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 100,123 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 89,152 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 72,142 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 57,484 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 42,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre has cut showing single cord

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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SW02 BYE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol 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 SW02 BYE, 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 SW02 BYE registered?

SW02 BYE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 May 2010.

Is SW02 BYE safe to buy?

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