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A21 DRX

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,601 mi
Last recorded151,601 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DRX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 151,601 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 110,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 81,542 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,734 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,506 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,429 miles

Emissions to clean for machine -PASS

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 39,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,138 miles

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

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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A21 DRX is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A21 DRX, 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 A21 DRX registered?

A21 DRX is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is A21 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DRX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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