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TW10 MLW

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,260 mi
Last recorded101,260 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW10 MLW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 101,260 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,711 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 98,684 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine requires urgent attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 98,672 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner arm has excessive play STEERING RACK. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,531 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,901 miles

all discs pitted

cover fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2022 88,901 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

all discs pitted

cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,845 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 81,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,439 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 63,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,526 miles

n/s rear outer rim damage

n/s rear tyre outer wall damage close to limits change asap

o/s front outer rim damage

Fail 5 Jun 2013 46,526 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear outer rim damage

n/s rear tyre outer wall damage close to limits change asap

o/s front outer rim damage

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,251 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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TW10 MLW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TW10 MLW, 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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TW10 MLW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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