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RS54 RDA

2010 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,617 mi
Last recorded134,617 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS54 RDA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,617 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 128,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 121,552 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 117,480 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 117,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,427 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 79,370 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,149 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,149 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,855 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 19,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RS54 RDA is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RS54 RDA, 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 RS54 RDA registered?

RS54 RDA is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 6 October 2010.

Is RS54 RDA safe to buy?

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