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VN10 YRS

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,859 mi
Last recorded168,859 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 YRS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 168,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise investigation (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 158,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (245/40ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering knock, possibly lower column Universal Joint (U.J.)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 144,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 128,788 miles

steering noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering noisy

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,760 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,254 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 102,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

pad warning on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads will soon need replacement

front tyres on limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

noise from steering ADVISE INSPECTION

Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,733 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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VN10 YRS is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN10 YRS, 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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VN10 YRS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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