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A5 LXY

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,648 mi
Last recorded205,648 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LXY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 205,648 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 195,417 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 184,873 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 184,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 184,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 174,899 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 174,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe incorrect fixing bolt (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 170,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 139,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,015 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 125,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 102,791 miles

emmissiosns to low to register

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,333 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,333 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LXY is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXY, 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 A5 LXY registered?

A5 LXY is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is A5 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LXY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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