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RS55 COS

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS55 COS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026

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

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Jun 2025 124,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 123,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,165 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 120,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall 265/30/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 116,731 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 110,241 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 107,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,917 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,497 miles

engine management light on

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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RS55 COS is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RS55 COS, 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 RS55 COS registered?

RS55 COS is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 8 October 2010.

Is RS55 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS55 COS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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