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R8 FEF

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,444 mi
Last recorded148,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 FEF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 148,444 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,927 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,612 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,400 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 14 Nov 2022 125,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,536 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and when idling slightly smokey (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

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

Nearside Front and o/s/f upper and lower arms bushes cracking slight play

Pass 13 May 2019 101,082 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 15 May 2018 89,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 75,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,111 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,888 miles

rear pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2015 56,888 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 4 May 2014 49,313 miles

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,592 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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R8 FEF is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R8 FEF, 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 R8 FEF registered?

R8 FEF is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is R8 FEF safe to buy?

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