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RE10 BFJ

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 BFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,080 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 84,025 miles

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

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

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 9 Feb 2023 74,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,295 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under Bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 68,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Under Bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge + On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,186 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Exposed wires under front engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 58,186 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Exposed wires under front engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,765 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,437 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 39,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,017 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 36,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 30,741 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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RE10 BFJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE10 BFJ, 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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RE10 BFJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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