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A16 OYY

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,727 mi
Last recorded121,727 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OYY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 111,836 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,822 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear control arms---bush perishing/cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 63,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,712 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,380 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres sligthly perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,380 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres sligthly perished

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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A16 OYY is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 OYY, 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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A16 OYY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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