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RS05 DSS

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,574 mi
Last recorded95,574 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS05 DSS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2025 95,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 92,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 90,120 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 May 2022 90,120 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2021 82,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 82,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall torn open exposing inner construction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 78,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,842 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,925 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 65,925 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,946 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 38,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DSS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS05 DSS registered?

RS05 DSS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 9 November 2010.

Is RS05 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS05 DSS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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