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AF61 VLU

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,366 mi
Last recorded110,366 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,366 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,827 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 104,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through to ply inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,918 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 101,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH - CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,338 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 94,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,280 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 88,465 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,569 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front lens damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front lens damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2016 101,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front lens damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,320 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 42,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,780 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,117 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a cut to the cords on the tread but is less than 25mm

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AF61 VLU is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AF61 VLU, 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 AF61 VLU registered?

AF61 VLU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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