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RO10 VNL

2010 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,436 mi
Last recorded146,436 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 VNL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 146,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 131,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has heat damage advise changing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,263 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,593 miles

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

Trays and covers fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,343 miles

large plastic covers on the underside of the vehicle preventing a thorough inspection

plastic tray under the engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,691 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,350 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,697 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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RO10 VNL is a 2010 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,698cc 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 RO10 VNL, 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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RO10 VNL is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 19 April 2010.

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