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YF10 XEM

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,146 mi
Last recorded142,146 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 XEM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,146 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 136,560 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,179 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 135,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 132,182 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 132,182 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure fell off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 126,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 126,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,155 miles

power steering feels slightly heavy in operation and noisy in operation. unable to check fluid level as cap must not be removed during the mot test.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 114,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,321 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 95,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,537 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,171 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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YF10 XEM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF10 XEM, 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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What year was YF10 XEM registered?

YF10 XEM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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The MOT history for YF10 XEM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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