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2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,018 mi
Last recorded53,018 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SDB
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 53,018 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,601 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 22,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 21,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,375 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,179 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 14,614 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 14,614 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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3 SDB is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 78,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 3 SDB, 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 15 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3 SDB registered?

3 SDB is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 August 2011.

Is 3 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SDB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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