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A14 XRU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XRU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 142,047 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush - rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush - rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp wonky - adjusted to max (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking location not visible - dripping out of undertray (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty - after filling and using, all of the water leaks out nof offside headlamp washer (3.5 (a))

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

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2025 135,482 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,242 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 123,242 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,919 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rearmost arm. Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rearmost arm. Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 112,918 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced - front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rearmost arm. Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, rearmost arm. Bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,609 miles

All under body cover fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,079 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,681 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 61,679 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,337 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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A14 XRU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,697cc 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 A14 XRU, 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 A14 XRU registered?

A14 XRU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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