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VE10 VCA

2010 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,735 mi
Last recorded169,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 VCA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 169,735 miles

PLAY AT RACK/COLUMN JOINT

Fail 24 Jun 2024 169,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PLAY AT RACK/COLUMN JOINT

Pass 5 Jun 2023 163,855 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 156,134 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Jun 2021 142,861 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 142,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 136,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,741 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 122,741 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer jet requires attention but provides sufficient fluid to screen

Fail 31 Jul 2018 119,501 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Washer jet requires attention but provides sufficient fluid to screen

Pass 4 Aug 2017 115,767 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 115,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside washer jet cant be adjusted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 99,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 99,220 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 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

225/50/17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,492 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is very rusty and could snap

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 76,492 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Centre exhaust clamp is very rusty and could snap

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VE10 VCA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE10 VCA, 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 VE10 VCA registered?

VE10 VCA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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