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R3 FEJ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,580 mi
Last recorded94,580 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 94,580 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 89,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 85,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 May 2023 80,146 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end ex play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2022 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 64,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,894 miles

n/s number plate light weak

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,467 miles

Rear tyres slight distortion

Fail 22 Sep 2017 57,467 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear tyres slight distortion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,778 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,762 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 45,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,795 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,795 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R3 FEJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R3 FEJ, 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 R3 FEJ registered?

R3 FEJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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