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A71 FAY

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,111 mi
Last recorded190,111 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 FAY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 190,111 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 179,421 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 179,421 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 160,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 152,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 20 Dec 2022 152,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 143,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 135,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 135,288 miles

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall split

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,846 miles

Brake discs rusty

Brake pad warning light displaying on dash

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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A71 FAY is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A71 FAY, 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 A71 FAY registered?

A71 FAY is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is A71 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A71 FAY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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