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MB05 RUN

2020 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,294 mi
Last recorded55,294 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Audi A533,293 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 RUN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 55,294 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 55,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 45,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 45,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Piece of metal stuck in tyre shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,385 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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MB05 RUN is a 2020 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 33,293 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 MB05 RUN, 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 6 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MB05 RUN registered?

MB05 RUN is a 2020 Audi A5, first registered on 14 August 2020.

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