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RE10 XDS

2010 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,241 mi
Last recorded134,241 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE10 XDS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 134,241 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 124,371 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 106,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 99,821 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 94,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front brake binding slightly

unable to spin nearside front wheel bearing due to brake bind

wheel bearing noise on brake road test

Fail 31 Dec 2020 94,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front brake binding slightly

unable to spin nearside front wheel bearing due to brake bind

wheel bearing noise on brake road test

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,266 miles

Front & Rear Sub-frames Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 90,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front & Rear Sub-frames Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 84,471 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 78,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 71,238 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,819 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XDS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XDS, 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 RE10 XDS registered?

RE10 XDS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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