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A1 XHN

2011 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XHN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,921 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 113,921 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 108,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + dust cover has small slice but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,873 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,049 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip present outside view (3.1 (a) (i))

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Nov 2020 90,005 miles

Front and rear tyres worn low and front tyre side walls damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,751 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,788 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 XHN is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 3,197cc petrol 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 A1 XHN, 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 XHN registered?

A1 XHN is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is A1 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XHN 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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