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AE05 LEW

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,820 mi
Last recorded171,820 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 171,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 164,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 150,013 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 134,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,837 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 96,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r and front tyres worn close to the legal limits.

Pass 6 May 2016 88,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 80,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 73,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE05 LEW is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE05 LEW, 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 AE05 LEW registered?

AE05 LEW is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is AE05 LEW safe to buy?

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