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VA10 FVS

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,988 mi
Last recorded128,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA10 FVS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 128,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 128,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms rubber bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm /rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 125,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms rubber bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm /rack worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms rubber bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 109,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 109,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 108,892 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve both securing clamps corroded and broken exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear indicator wire broken and close to driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded pitted and worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and balding on inner edge 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch fabric liner insecure and fouling road wheel

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut to the inner sidewall 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre under inflated and has some run flat damage 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 101,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure under inflation damage also damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,946 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,169 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Offside Front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn on edges

not all centre rear stop lamp bulbs working

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,904 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 86,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,314 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 65,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyre worn unevan on inner edge

refitted oil filler cap

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,705 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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VA10 FVS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA10 FVS, 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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VA10 FVS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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