2010 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · DC57 AXE
2010 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 125,695 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DC57 AXE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 125,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC57 AXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A5 (DC57 AXE) between February 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
DC57 AXE Mileage History
- 22/02/201320,916 mi
- 11/03/201320,924 mi+8 mi
- 07/03/201433,485 mi+12,561 mi
- 08/03/201433,486 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/201545,103 mi+11,617 mi
- 05/03/201657,657 mi+12,554 mi
- 11/10/201664,262 mi+6,605 mi
- 07/10/201779,217 mi+14,955 mi
- 09/10/201893,027 mi+13,810 mi
- 07/10/201991,502 mi-1,525 mi
- 15/05/2020100,800 mi+9,298 mi
- 16/05/2020100,802 mi+2 mi
- 19/04/2021104,783 mi+3,981 mi
- 22/04/2021104,797 mi+14 mi
- 22/04/2022109,442 mi+4,645 mi
- 24/04/2023113,434 mi+3,992 mi
- 29/04/2024117,309 mi+3,875 mi
- 29/04/2024117,309 mi
- 02/05/2025121,192 mi+3,883 mi
- 06/05/2025121,192 mi
- 06/05/2026125,695 mi+4,503 mi
Average of roughly 7,939 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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