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A21 DYV

2011 Audi A5

White Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,816 mi
Last recorded88,816 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DYV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,816 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,839 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 53,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 50,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 50,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,595 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,300 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 26,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,672 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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A21 DYV is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A21 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

A21 DYV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is A21 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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