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R12 BOL

2010 Audi A5

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,771 mi
Last recorded150,771 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BOL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 150,771 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 150,765 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 135,472 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,622 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,154 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 9 Sep 2019 101,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 88,022 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,995 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 83,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm heal and toe wear outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm heal and toe wear outside edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers in engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 14 May 2015 66,444 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 59,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 51,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R12 BOL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R12 BOL, 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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R12 BOL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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