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VU10 HJC

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,673 mi
Last recorded146,673 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 HJC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 146,673 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 146,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 138,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,575 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 105,753 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 105,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,999 miles

Rear Subframe general corrosions.

Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,999 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe general corrosions.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,104 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 67,010 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,190 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,880 miles

covers fitted

front tyres treads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear tyre on 4mm tread min 1.6mm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,796 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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VU10 HJC is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU10 HJC, 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 VU10 HJC registered?

VU10 HJC is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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