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R15 SOT

2010 Audi A5

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,337 mi
Last recorded126,337 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SOT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 126,337 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,325 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,196 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 111,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,749 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 107,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,442 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,724 miles

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 24 May 2019 88,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 76,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut to chord but not in excess of 25mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 65,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 22 May 2017 65,415 miles

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

Central Exhaust clamp broken but not leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 May 2016 54,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 May 2015 40,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,708 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,615 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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R15 SOT is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 R15 SOT, 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 R15 SOT registered?

R15 SOT is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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