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RV10 RVM

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,548 mi
Last recorded221,548 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 RVM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 221,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 214,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front inner driveshaft bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2024 202,142 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 201,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height corrector on rear arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 192,238 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 192,238 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 175,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2020 122,504 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 122,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,722 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,450 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 58,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear most) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 47,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 42,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,232 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 32,977 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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RV10 RVM is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RV10 RVM, 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 RV10 RVM registered?

RV10 RVM is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for RV10 RVM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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