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FE10 RCU

2010 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,378 mi
Last recorded215,378 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE10 RCU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 215,378 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 215,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 205,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 193,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 187,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 175,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 175,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 169,280 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 169,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 163,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 155,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 151,378 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 147,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 126,975 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front suspension top arm bushes starting to split

Pass 6 Feb 2014 105,814 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,571 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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FE10 RCU is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 82,794 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE10 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE10 RCU registered?

FE10 RCU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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