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18 ALS

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,993 mi
Last recorded110,993 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 ALS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 110,993 miles

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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,509 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,516 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,351 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,607 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 91,607 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,003 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 89,003 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,849 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 83,583 miles

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,802 miles

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

covers restricting view of vehicle

Fail 8 Dec 2017 63,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers restricting view of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2016 50,642 miles

Emissions too low to test

Unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,136 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers fitted

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 43,561 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,557 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 37,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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18 ALS is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc 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 18 ALS, 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 18 ALS registered?

18 ALS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 7 January 2010.

Is 18 ALS safe to buy?

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