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R30 SMD

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,793 mi
Last recorded173,793 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 SMD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 171,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 169,695 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,652 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 165,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear clamp insecure, exhaust at risk of seperating. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 162,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 155,276 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 147,117 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 135,547 miles

Nearside 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 28 Nov 2017 123,617 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,062 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing + nail

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,288 miles

E.P.B unable to fully assess operation of park brake. Incline test only. minimum required effort recorded.

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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R30 SMD is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R30 SMD, 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 R30 SMD registered?

R30 SMD is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 24 December 2010.

Is R30 SMD safe to buy?

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