2010 Audi A5 · 38,411 MOT tests
2010 Audi A5 reliability
2010 Audi A5s fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 A5 years (38,411 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 111,250
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,411
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.8% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9%
- Tyres8.8%
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Brakes4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.77%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.05%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.79%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.74%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.64%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.27%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.83%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.38%)
Other years
Every Audi A5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Audi A5 reliable?
2010 Audi A5s fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 A5 years (38,411 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.77% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.09% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi A5 shows 111,250 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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