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A5 FNU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,481 mi
Last recorded152,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FNU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,481 miles

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

Under tray fixed time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2024 148,926 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 148,926 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 141,975 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 133,971 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 123,081 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 123,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 119,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 115,876 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 1 Jun 2020 115,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 101,786 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 101,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,759 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 82,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,779 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,217 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 47,168 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,749 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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A5 FNU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 FNU, 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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A5 FNU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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