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RV10 TLU

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,137 mi
Last recorded160,137 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 TLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 160,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 124,823 miles

Offside Front Osf washer jet slightly low aim advisory

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre weather cracked on inner side wall advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 117,335 miles

Offside Front OSF Tyre worn down to 2mm min is 1.6 mm advisory

Offside Rear OSR tyre worn on inner edge advisory

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,308 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damping reduced [soft]

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,308 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber damping reduced [soft]

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,489 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,240 miles

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

engine covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,758 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 59,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,774 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,101 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 TLU is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RV10 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

RV10 TLU is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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