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Outstanding Recall

2010 Audi A5 2.0L Petrol · L23 KEA

L23 KEA

2010 Audi A5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 115,647 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2010 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 21 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,647 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2010
Engine
1984cc
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L23 KEA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
  • 115,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

L23 KEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 07:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A5 (L23 KEA) between February 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

L23 KEA Mileage History

  1. 12/02/2024100,417 mi
  2. 12/02/2024100,417 mi
  3. 13/02/2025108,706 mi+8,289 mi
  4. 13/02/2025108,706 mi
  5. 18/02/2026115,647 mi+6,941 mi

Average of roughly 7,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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2010 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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