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A21 ODY

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,216 mi
Last recorded139,216 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 139,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Perished/Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 136,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,278 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,789 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (Rear Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,618 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,241 miles

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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 94,033 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,712 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre starting to perished inner wall

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,087 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ODY is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 ODY, 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 A21 ODY registered?

A21 ODY is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is A21 ODY safe to buy?

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