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VK10 XVJ

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,491 mi
Last recorded148,491 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 143,613 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 137,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 137,828 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Under 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 130,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 125,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 118,904 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 108,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,347 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,417 miles

Nearside front tyre has damaged to the outer side wall

Fail 21 Mar 2015 76,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre has damaged to the outer side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,259 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,373 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XVJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

VK10 XVJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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