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AUDI A52010 · 3.0L Diesel

DA51 ADE

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2010 AUDI A5? It's a Diesel with a 2967cc engine showing 122,874 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 10/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
2967cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record through its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 29 July 2025 at 122,874 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in July 2024, the subsequent pass just one month later and the following annual clean sheets suggest that the owner is proactive in addressing faults rather than letting them persist. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year over sixteen years. Between August 2022 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 19,688 miles, showing a steady rate of travel. The interval between the August 2023 and July 2024 tests saw only 5,406 miles, which aligns with the established average. This lower mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of rubber components becoming brittle due to age rather than friction. A buyer should focus on the specific cause of the July 2024 failure at 116,827 miles to determine if it was a minor consumable issue or a deeper mechanical concern. Given the age of the Audi, a physical inspection must prioritize the condition of suspension bushes and control arm bolts, which are common points of failure on this chassis. Check the brake discs for excessive corrosion and inspect the underside for structural rust issues, as the MOT record does not show any previous advisories that would indicate ongoing degradation.

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85
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 16, 2026, 01:00 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record through its most recent inspection. The test conducted on 29 July 2025 at 122,874 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in July 2024, the subsequent pass just one month later and the following annual clean sheets suggest that the owner is proactive in addressing faults rather than letting them persist. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year over sixteen years. Between August 2022 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 19,688 miles, showing a steady rate of travel. The interval between the August 2023 and July 2024 tests saw only 5,406 miles, which aligns with the established average. This lower mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of rubber components becoming brittle due to age rather than friction. A buyer should focus on the specific cause of the July 2024 failure at 116,827 miles to determine if it was a minor consumable issue or a deeper mechanical concern. Given the age of the Audi, a physical inspection must prioritize the condition of suspension bushes and control arm bolts, which are common points of failure on this chassis. Check the brake discs for excessive corrosion and inspect the underside for structural rust issues, as the MOT record does not show any previous advisories that would indicate ongoing degradation.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2010 Audi A5 (DA51 ADE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2022 to July 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 17 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 3 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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