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R55 FAF

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,736 mi
Last recorded117,736 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 FAF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 117,736 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,021 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,310 miles

both side front tyre has small cut outer wall

both side rear tyre has small cut outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2015 62,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 48,369 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 25,307 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,307 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 FAF is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol 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 FAF, 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 R55 FAF registered?

R55 FAF is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2010.

Is R55 FAF safe to buy?

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