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R55 AUO

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,339 mi
Last recorded168,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 AUO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 168,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 156,370 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 144,128 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 136,858 miles

Front registration plate faded

Rear registration plate faded

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 11 Jun 2021 136,856 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached lower bumper trim (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and scuffed inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear registration plate faded

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 26 Jun 2020 129,228 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 80,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,224 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,694 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 43,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,772 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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R55 AUO is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R55 AUO, 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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R55 AUO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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