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RL 21

2023 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,832 mi
Last recorded7,832 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL 21
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 7,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2025 142,113 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 120,361 miles

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 2 Dec 2023 101,287 miles

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

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

Rear Run flat and non run flat tyre fitted across the same axle.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,133 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 87,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 80,420 miles

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 20 Nov 2021 80,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,813 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 57,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,987 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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RL 21 is a 2023 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RL 21, 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 3 years old, this Audi A5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RL 21 registered?

RL 21 is a 2023 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2023.

Is RL 21 safe to buy?

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