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YR10 APY

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 144,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 144,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 139,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2025 139,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 131,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges and are close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 123,945 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 123,945 miles

Headlamp aim too low NSF and OSF (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 113,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 96,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 91,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,202 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 81,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,585 miles

near side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,204 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,591 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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YR10 APY is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR10 APY, 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 YR10 APY registered?

YR10 APY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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