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SW10 KVU

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 KVU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 97,020 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,335 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,756 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 81,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,045 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 74,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2020 72,666 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 68,363 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 68,363 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,363 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,363 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,564 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,504 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 54,503 miles

front brake binding BOTH FRONT (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,976 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,166 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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SW10 KVU is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW10 KVU, 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 SW10 KVU registered?

SW10 KVU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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The MOT history for SW10 KVU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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