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XDP 8X

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,211 mi
Last recorded161,211 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDP 8X
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 161,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 157,370 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 154,687 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 154,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 151,616 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 151,616 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 147,887 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,338 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 136,074 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 136,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,460 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 29 Apr 2017 114,900 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated.cracking on inner wall.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,478 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,584 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a slight deformation in the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,459 miles

DAMAGE ON SIDE WALLS OF TYRES

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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XDP 8X is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XDP 8X, 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 XDP 8X registered?

XDP 8X is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is XDP 8X safe to buy?

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