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AA04 DBA

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,095 mi
Last recorded201,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 DBA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 201,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 201,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 190,941 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 173,022 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 173,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 160,072 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 160,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 152,550 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 152,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides tinted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 140,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2018 127,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,897 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,601 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,811 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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AA04 DBA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AA04 DBA, 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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AA04 DBA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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