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VK60 BWW

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,298 mi
Last recorded225,298 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 BWW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 225,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all slightly. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 224,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 224,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 216,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 211,361 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 211,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 203,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 190,413 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 190,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 172,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 137,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 137,855 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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VK60 BWW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK60 BWW, 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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VK60 BWW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 September 2010.

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