2010 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · RS05 DSS
2010 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 97,206 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS05 DSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 97,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RS05 DSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A5 (RS05 DSS) between May 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RS05 DSS Mileage History
- 24/05/202290,120 mi
- 25/05/202290,120 mi
- 23/05/202392,489 mi+2,369 mi
- 01/06/202595,574 mi+3,085 mi
- 03/10/202697,206 mi+1,632 mi
Average of roughly 1,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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