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VK10 XAC

2010 Audi A5

Purple Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,163 mi
Last recorded159,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XAC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 159,163 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 159,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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 1 Jun 2022 150,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 150,766 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 147,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 143,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 140,730 miles

Offside Rear GETTING LOW 3mm

Pass 5 May 2018 138,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 128,718 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 128,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 113,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,909 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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VK10 XAC is a 2010 Audi A5 in Purple with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XAC, 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 VK10 XAC registered?

VK10 XAC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 10 April 2010.

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