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LX59 RUA

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,720 mi
Last recorded145,720 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 RUA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 145,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 142,129 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 142,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 136,275 miles

front suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside of steering rack slight play

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge/ nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge and starting to wear on outer edge

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,648 miles

front suspension lower arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,227 miles

front suspension lower front arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,827 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,091 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,177 miles

nearside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,128 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,265 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 63,265 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,516 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,516 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 41,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate letter T on limit for spacing between groups of characters

front tyres tread 3/3.5mm centre tread

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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LX59 RUA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 LX59 RUA, 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 LX59 RUA registered?

LX59 RUA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 23 January 2010.

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