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RO10 BVT

2010 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 BVT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 132,929 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

General surface corrosion due to age

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 + Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 Tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 132,919 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

General surface corrosion due to age

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 + Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 Tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,484 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 79,545 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 79,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 60,607 miles

Nearside Front centre cap motif missing from road wheel

oil warning light on minimum on dash

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,190 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,015 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 28,015 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RO10 BVT is a 2010 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RO10 BVT, 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 RO10 BVT registered?

RO10 BVT is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is RO10 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO10 BVT 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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