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A5 XUT

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,761 mi
Last recorded158,761 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XUT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 158,761 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 158,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 140,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 127,704 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Feb 2024 127,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,083 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc back plate is partially insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front disc brake back plate is partially insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,808 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 113,130 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 113,130 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,810 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Jun 2017 94,289 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,358 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,776 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 38,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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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A5 XUT is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 XUT, 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 A5 XUT registered?

A5 XUT is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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