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YLZ 7535

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 7535
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 126,913 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 120,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 120,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside 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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 112,612 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip on screen in middle, does not impact drivers view of the road.

exhaust central mount sleeve both clamps corroding

front brake disks corroding / lipped on outer edge

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm, shock absorber mount bush significant deterioration but no excess play detected

nearside and offside front shock absorber damp

nearside number plate lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

offside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2023 112,606 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip on screen in middle, does not impact drivers view of the road.

exhaust central mount sleeve both clamps corroding

front brake disks corroding / lipped on outer edge

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm, shock absorber mount bush significant deterioration but no excess play detected

nearside and offside front shock absorber damp

nearside number plate lamp inoperative

nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

offside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

windscreen has a small amount of damage ,not affecting the drivers view

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,125 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18-97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18-97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 14 Mar 2018 72,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,500 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 21,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YLZ 7535 is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLZ 7535, 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 YLZ 7535 registered?

YLZ 7535 is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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