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Y33 TLK

2010 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,589 mi
Last recorded156,589 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 TLK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 156,589 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 154,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,315 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 147,315 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,518 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,367 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 110,568 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,000 miles

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest points (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,333 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2014 47,269 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,313 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)

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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Y33 TLK is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y33 TLK, 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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Y33 TLK is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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