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A5 SFH

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,957 mi
Last recorded167,957 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SFH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 167,957 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 164,342 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 164,342 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 162,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 162,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 160,806 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 159,398 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2019 155,006 miles

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

emissions to low to obtain printout

Fail 17 Jan 2019 154,949 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 18 Jan 2018 143,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions to low to obtain printout

Fail 18 Jan 2018 143,354 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2.4mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 10 Jan 2017 124,488 miles

emissions to low to obtain printout

Pass 22 Jan 2016 109,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,160 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,694 miles

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

N/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

O/S REAR TYRE ON 2mm.

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,387 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 SFH is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SFH, 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 SFH registered?

A5 SFH is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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