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M22 RFE

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 144,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 131,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,391 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 115,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 102,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,067 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 85,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,847 miles

Nearside under tray damage.

Offside Rear slightly out of shape inner tread pattern also cracking in tread pattern.

Offside Rear slightly out of shape inner tread pattern also cracking in tread pattern.

engine cover fitted.

front wiper blades wearing.

under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Jun 2017 77,847 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded split midway. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted.

Nearside under tray damage.

Offside Rear slightly out of shape inner tread pattern also cracking in tread pattern.

Offside Rear slightly out of shape inner tread pattern also cracking in tread pattern.

engine cover fitted.

front wiper blades wearing.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M22 RFE is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M22 RFE, 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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M22 RFE is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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