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RC06 CAR

2010 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,022 mi
Last recorded167,022 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC06 CAR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 167,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 167,007 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 116,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,431 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 158,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 137,606 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 137,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,172 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 124,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,769 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,340 miles

manufacturer fitted under-trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,951 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,426 miles

emissions not detected

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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RC06 CAR is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RC06 CAR, 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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RC06 CAR is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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