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YE56 COT

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,016 mi
Last recorded168,016 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 COT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,016 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 168,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to pads worn out (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 162,576 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis legs around sub-frame mounts

Fail 7 Nov 2024 162,569 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear chassis legs around sub-frame mounts

Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 155,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 138,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 132,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 132,837 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 128,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,134 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,203 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 24 Jun 2017 104,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,348 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 97,348 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,673 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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YE56 COT is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE56 COT, 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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YE56 COT is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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