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RF59 MKL

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,793 mi
Last recorded155,793 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 MKL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 155,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 145,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 136,801 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 129,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 123,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 111,273 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,685 miles

offside front lower suspension arm dust cover deteriorated slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2018 88,672 miles

Emissions not tested Engine management light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Fumes in engine bay from broken breather pipe

No access to rear seat belts (not checked)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,846 miles

emissions not tested

Pass 16 May 2016 70,865 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 59,475 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,475 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2014 50,641 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges but not showing cords.

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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RF59 MKL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF59 MKL, 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 RF59 MKL registered?

RF59 MKL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 8 February 2010.

Is RF59 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 MKL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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