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VK60 XPZ

2010 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,617 mi
Last recorded143,617 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 XPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 143,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 140,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F O/S/F N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 140,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,920 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 137,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 208,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 123,384 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner driver shaft coupling leaking oil

Fail 24 Sep 2021 123,383 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner driver shaft coupling leaking oil

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush, perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm legal limit & bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,477 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2016 80,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 80,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,630 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perished/splitting slightly

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smear

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,728 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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VK60 XPZ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol 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 VK60 XPZ, 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 VK60 XPZ registered?

VK60 XPZ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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