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VU10 SZW

2010 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,554 mi
Last recorded153,554 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU10 SZW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,554 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 138,284 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 138,280 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 135,099 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished, worn and feathered on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 124,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 108,614 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 101,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 101,188 miles

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

Offside 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 26 May 2017 93,638 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2017 93,632 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported joining sleeve corroded and insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2016 86,303 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Fail 17 May 2016 86,300 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,487 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,977 miles

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

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

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

all front top suspension arm inner bushes starting to crack slightly

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 SZW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

VU10 SZW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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