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VK10 EKV

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 EKV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 136,042 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp screw missing slightly loose

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 136,039 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure chords showing through tear 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlamp screw missing slightly loose

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,616 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 131,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 126,796 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 126,792 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor connecting rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,686 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 117,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Xenon bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,019 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 114,019 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc is stained

Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,162 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,747 miles

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

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

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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VK10 EKV is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 VK10 EKV, 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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VK10 EKV is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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