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R7 DCS

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,762 mi
Last recorded150,762 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 DCS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 150,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 145,149 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,555 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 140,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,812 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,526 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms n/s o/s are cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,088 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,326 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 110,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,929 miles

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

engine cover and under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover and under try fitted fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 75,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 55,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,533 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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R7 DCS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R7 DCS, 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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R7 DCS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 14 December 2010.

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