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A66 ABS

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,171 mi
Last recorded117,171 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA66 ABS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 117,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 110,486 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 110,475 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 103,392 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 front road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 89,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,283 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 83,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,738 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,246 miles

under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,418 miles

engine top cover fitted, engine under tray fitted, under body trims fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2016 45,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine top cover fitted, engine under tray fitted, under body trims fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,064 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,863 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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A66 ABS is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A66 ABS, 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 A66 ABS registered?

A66 ABS is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is A66 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A66 ABS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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