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Y26 CDR

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,693 mi
Last recorded188,693 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 CDR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 188,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 181,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 174,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 167,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 160,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 158,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 147,852 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 119,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

front nearside lower fog/spot light damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside lower fog/spot light damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2015 95,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside lower fog/spot light damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front upper suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and wearing uneven

Fail 1 Aug 2014 69,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front upper suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and wearing uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,780 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre has small lump in outer sidewall (boarderline)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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Y26 CDR is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y26 CDR, 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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Y26 CDR is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is Y26 CDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y26 CDR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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