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SW10 USV

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,593 mi
Last recorded170,593 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 USV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 170,593 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 157,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 146,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

repairs to both rear wheels

Fail 10 Nov 2022 146,853 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

repairs to both rear wheels

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,401 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 142,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,161 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,171 miles

nsf osf tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 91,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,443 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 82,442 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 inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit minor damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre,has minor damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,336 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,952 miles

d.p.f fitted no emission readings

Fail 17 Oct 2013 41,803 miles

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

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

d.p.f fitted no emission readings

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 USV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black 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 USV, 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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What year was SW10 USV registered?

SW10 USV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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