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RAF 185

2010 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAF 185
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 107,100 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 107,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.60 lowest (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,305 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 100,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,784 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,409 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,297 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,988 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,432 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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RAF 185 is a 2010 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RAF 185, 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 RAF 185 registered?

RAF 185 is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 16 December 2010.

Is RAF 185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAF 185 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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