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AD61 VGK

2011 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VGK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear middle upper stop light not working.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (ball joint facing downwards) (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (ball joint facing downwards) (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 81,119 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (ball joint facing downwards) (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (ball joint facing downwards) (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 81,118 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE EXPOSED CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (ball joint facing downwards) (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn (ball joint facing downwards) (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 73,545 miles

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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,340 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,426 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Sep 2020 50,207 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,457 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 46,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,491 miles

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 14 Sep 2015 30,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,546 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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AD61 VGK is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 AD61 VGK, 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 AD61 VGK registered?

AD61 VGK is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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