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2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 models manufactured in 2010, based on 34 real MOT test results.

97.1%
Pass Rate
2.9%
Fail Rate
34
Total Tests
42,170
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 MOT Analysis

The 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 has an MOT pass rate of 97.1% based on 34 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 42,170 miles on the odometer. With a 2.9% failure rate, the 2010 A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 5.9% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Tyres is the second most common issue at 5.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (34 tests)

Top failures specific to 2010 models only. The overall A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road5.9%2
2Tyres5.9%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 42,170 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility1.39% per 10K miTyres1.39% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility1.395.9%2
Tyres1.395.9%2

Mileage Statistics

42,170
Mean
44,115
Median
30,972
25th Percentile
53,968
75th Percentile
0.69% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 has an MOT pass rate of 97.1% based on 34 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 42,170 miles on the odometer. With a 2.9% failure rate, the 2010 A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 42,170 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Driver's View of the Road — 5.9% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 5.9% of MOT failures on 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Tyres — 5.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 5.9% of MOT failures on 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed Tfsi 180 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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