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AJ11 NBM

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 NBM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,369 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS [Both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 135,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS [Both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 129,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 120,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,014 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,798 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 71,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 65,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in outer side wall not exposing cords

Pass 14 May 2015 56,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,409 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 39,409 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ11 NBM is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel 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 AJ11 NBM, 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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AJ11 NBM is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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