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A17 MEW

2011 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,157 mi
Last recorded89,157 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 83,686 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 83,685 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,782 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,257 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,250 miles

both rear shock absorbers becoming weak

Fail 8 Dec 2021 71,250 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs worn/pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers becoming weak

offside rear tyre (inner sidewall) starting to crack/perish/slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,918 miles

front brake discs becomming worn/lipped/scored

offside front tyre scrubbing off slightly (inside edge)

rear brake pads worn and discs lipped/scored/corroded (inside face)

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,748 miles

advise clicking noise when clutch depressed

advise offside front outer sill been crushed slighty

Fail 6 Nov 2019 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

advise clicking noise when clutch depressed

advise offside front outer sill been crushed slighty

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,263 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,275 miles

emissions to clean to test

engine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust centre clamp corroded

under tray fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2016 39,368 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 27,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,295 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,677 miles

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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A17 MEW is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A17 MEW, 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 A17 MEW registered?

A17 MEW is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is A17 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 MEW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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