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YA10 DXL

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,282 mi
Last recorded182,282 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 DXL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 182,282 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 182,198 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - within 30cm of sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 180,150 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 180,150 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 174,185 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 174,185 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 168,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 162,724 miles

service over due

smoke too low to register on smoke meter

Pass 11 Sep 2019 159,078 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 159,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 151,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 146,051 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 135,665 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

undertrays fitted to vehicle preventing the view of the underside

Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,556 miles

vehicle too clean for emission readings

Pass 6 Sep 2014 106,953 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,187 miles

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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YA10 DXL 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 75%.

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 YA10 DXL, 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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YA10 DXL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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