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VK10 EMJ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,793 mi
Last recorded176,793 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 EMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 176,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER STRAIGHT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 176,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X2. LEVEL SENDER ARM SNAPPED (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER STRAIGHT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER STRAIGHT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 170,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,704 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 159,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 150,096 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 150,096 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,297 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 131,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 131,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,242 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,740 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,765 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,237 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, no visible smoke.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 43,937 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, no visible smoke.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EMJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK10 EMJ registered?

VK10 EMJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 March 2010.

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