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A1 FWS

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,389 mi
Last recorded84,389 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FWS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 84,389 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 84,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill close to rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet inop (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight brake judder on rbt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 81,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm shocker is bolted to... rear bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush where shocker bolt goes through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms ....rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os washer jet inop...n/s supplies enough water to screen

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 79,079 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Fail 6 Apr 2023 75,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 72,320 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 49,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,212 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 40,126 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,919 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 34,919 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,773 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 14,457 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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A1 FWS is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A1 FWS, 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 A1 FWS registered?

A1 FWS is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is A1 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FWS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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