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RS05 CUB

2010 Audi A5

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,525 mi
Last recorded101,525 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS05 CUB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 101,525 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 101,444 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 95,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 91,430 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 91,376 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 23 Feb 2023 82,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 73,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Small ride height link arm on lower arm broken

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,334 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner and outer walls -not down to cords at time of test! but recommend replace ASAP!!!

Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner and outer walls -not down to cords at time of test! but recommend replace ASAP!!!

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,333 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges!

Offside Rear inner tyre wall split not excessive at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,581 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,123 miles

front tyre's has cracking on outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2016 33,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyre's has cracking on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,893 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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RS05 CUB is a 2010 Audi A5 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RS05 CUB, 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 RS05 CUB registered?

RS05 CUB is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 22 December 2010.

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