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RO56 COW

2010 Audi A5

Beige Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,756 mi
Last recorded148,756 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 COW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 148,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,419 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,935 miles

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

backbox heat shield insecure

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 124,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

backbox heat shield insecure

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 117,016 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 85,459 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 75,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 67,574 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,608 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,258 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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RO56 COW is a 2010 Audi A5 in Beige with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RO56 COW, 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 RO56 COW registered?

RO56 COW is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is RO56 COW safe to buy?

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