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RF10 RVU

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,978 mi
Last recorded162,978 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF10 RVU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 162,978 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 159,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 159,048 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 154,462 miles

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

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

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

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 148,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 148,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Device arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,509 miles

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

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

under body covers fitted (unable to inspect some components

Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed items from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread ()

no acceleration detected during smoke test

not able to inspect testable items behind plastic covers

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No smoke detected on acceleration check

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 119,281 miles

no acceleration detected during emissions test

unable to inspect items covered by underbody guards

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,381 miles

emissions too clean to detect

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 107,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,741 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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RF10 RVU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RF10 RVU, 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 RF10 RVU registered?

RF10 RVU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 4 August 2010.

Is RF10 RVU safe to buy?

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