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YA10 OYJ

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,865 mi
Last recorded190,865 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 OYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 190,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 190,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 164,108 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 164,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,022 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 145,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 22 Feb 2023 135,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in rim protector on sidewall flap of rubber (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 135,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted flexi pipe twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in rim protector on sidewall flap of rubber (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn off on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,434 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 112,494 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,958 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 79,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section clamp adrift (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm bald on inner edge and cut on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Height sensor linkage broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,873 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 69,873 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front grill (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,624 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 OYJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 August 2010.

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