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V25 RFB

2010 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

227,241 mi
Last recorded227,241 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A582,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 RFB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 227,241 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 227,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt banana arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear crash bar snapped (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 221,342 miles

under body surface corrosion .

Fail 27 Nov 2024 221,339 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides rear joints. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides. (3.3 (b) (i))

heatshield loose (middle)

under body surface corrosion .

Pass 8 Dec 2023 212,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 212,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bushes (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm bushes(front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 200,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 185,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 185,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heatsheilds loose 3 rear

Pass 20 Nov 2020 170,440 miles

plastic undertray fitted inspection limited

Pass 18 Nov 2019 157,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 140,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 119,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,468 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,893 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,838 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,836 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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V25 RFB is a 2010 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V25 RFB, 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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V25 RFB is a 2010 Audi A5, first registered on 26 November 2010.

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