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A5 XOW

2010 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XOW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 134,721 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 127,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,373 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,398 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,214 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several bulges on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 98,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 89,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,912 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 87,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,057 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,990 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,852 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,770 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 XOW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

A5 XOW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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