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RV59 EFJ

2010 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,028 mi
Last recorded97,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 97,028 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen marked

Fail 25 Jan 2024 97,026 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen marked

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,811 miles

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 88,993 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,900 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut/curb damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut/curb damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn on inner edge and its cracking/splitting around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 70,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut/curb damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut/curb damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily worn on inner edge and its cracking/splitting around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 63,804 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 63,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no water (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 54,397 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 49,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 42,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 35,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2013 35,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,318 miles

Offside Rear 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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RV59 EFJ is a 2010 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV59 EFJ, 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 RV59 EFJ registered?

RV59 EFJ is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 18 January 2010.

Is RV59 EFJ safe to buy?

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