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RE10 XCO

2010 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,092 mi
Last recorded130,092 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 XCO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 130,092 miles

All disks corroded and pitted

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 130,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All disks corroded and pitted

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,852 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 88,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,182 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 73,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING AT JOINT SLEAVE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 63,491 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING AT JOINT SLEAVE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 MM ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,086 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,509 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 43,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,104 miles

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

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 XCO is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE10 XCO, 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 XCO is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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