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A1 PFN

2011 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PFN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,377 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 10 Sep 2025 56,197 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,373 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,119 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2022 41,019 miles

pad light on

Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,577 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 33,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,673 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 26,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,907 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 13,907 miles

Both front tyre tread depths wearing low

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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A1 PFN is a 2011 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A1 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

A1 PFN is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is A1 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 PFN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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