2010 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · VN60 DZH
2010 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 168,674 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
VN60 DZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 168,674 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.
VN60 DZH MOT History
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 (VN60 DZH) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure only visable when weight of vehi”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
VN60 DZH Mileage History
- 19/07/2024164,116 mi
- 23/07/2024164,143 mi+27 mi
- 24/07/2025166,539 mi+2,396 mi
- 11/08/2026168,569 mi+2,030 mi
- 24/08/2026168,674 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 2,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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