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Y888 TJP

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,260 mi
Last recorded166,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 TJP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 166,260 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 166,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 161,660 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 157,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 154,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255-35-19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255-35-19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 154,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255-35-19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 255-35-19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 140,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 129,372 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 May 2019 109,503 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 95,044 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 May 2018 95,044 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

rear tyres on 2mm

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2017 60,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

osf and nsr tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 May 2016 41,198 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2015 29,261 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,474 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,809 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y888 TJP is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y888 TJP, 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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Y888 TJP is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2010.

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