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R55 MTF

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,058 mi
Last recorded62,058 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 MTF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 62,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,184 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 54,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,220 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 45,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 42,388 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 37,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,839 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,836 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 19,743 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm of tread on edges

Both rear tyres cracked (no cords showing at time of test)

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges (275/30/20)

Oil leak from rear diff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 16,352 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 MTF is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R55 MTF, 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 MTF is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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