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A5 KGU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 125,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,567 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 116,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,854 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Pass 26 May 2023 107,227 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2022 102,440 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 102,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,193 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 97,192 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,395 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 82,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,946 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 25,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 12,469 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 KGU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 KGU registered?

A5 KGU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2010.

Is A5 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 KGU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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