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RV10 VAJ

2010 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,864 mi
Last recorded139,864 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 139,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 131,963 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 126,895 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,055 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 121,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 112,668 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,720 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,041 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 67,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,760 miles

child seat fitted

front and rear discs slightly lipped

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight misting round both front shock absorbers

Fail 15 Feb 2016 58,760 miles

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

child seat fitted

front and rear discs slightly lipped

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight misting round both front shock absorbers

Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,963 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

edge of handbrake switch broken

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VAJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

RV10 VAJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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