Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed TDI (2010)
2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed TDI
CarHunch analysed 132 real MOT records for the 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Audi A5 S Line Spoked TDI is a serious reliability concern: just 39.2% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly two-thirds of these cars fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), but the poor pass rate reflects fundamental issues with this specific diesel powertrain or model generation.
At 117,000 miles median mileage, these cars are heavily used, and they're averaging 0.64 failures per vehicle—suggesting wear-related problems rather than design flaws. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before purchase and factor in that MOT retests will be expensive and time-consuming; a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist is essential, not optional.
What to check before buying a 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 131 | 38.8% | 0.63 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 85.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed TDI vehicles fall between 102,496 and 143,360 miles.
2010 Audi A5 S Line Sp Ed TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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