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T40 RAT

2010 Audi A5

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,708 mi
Last recorded71,708 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 RAT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,708 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 71,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,197 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Coolant below minimum ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 55,001 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,093 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,085 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ball joint seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative ball joint seized (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 37,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,047 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,004 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 21,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 11,817 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 11,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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T40 RAT is a 2010 Audi A5 in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T40 RAT, 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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T40 RAT is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2010.

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