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AD61 VRV

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,110 mi
Last recorded175,110 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2025 175,110 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 173,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 151,895 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 149,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,714 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,067 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn

Nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,169 miles

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

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

tyre wearing on inner shoulder slightly, nearside front

Fail 13 Sep 2018 79,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tyre wearing on inner shoulder slightly, nearside front

Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,398 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail, nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail, nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,394 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 VRV 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 68.8%.

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

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