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WC04 DEB

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,026 mi
Last recorded181,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC04 DEB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 181,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 180,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From corroded centre exhaust clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 178,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 174,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 149,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 141,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,940 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 108,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,504 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to feather on inner edges of tread

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,249 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 58,249 miles

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

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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WC04 DEB is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WC04 DEB, 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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WC04 DEB is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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