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55 XO

2011 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,031 mi
Last recorded130,031 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 XO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 130,031 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 128,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 124,527 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,118 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 119,420 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,872 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 116,860 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 100,286 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 85,593 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 76,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,571 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 9 May 2015 46,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 30,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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55 XO is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 55 XO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 55 XO registered?

55 XO is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is 55 XO safe to buy?

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