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AJ11 VSK

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,169 mi
Last recorded143,169 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 VSK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 143,169 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 143,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,000 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 131,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 122,587 miles

Both front wheel arch liners are damaged / some missing

Both side Front Suspension arms upper pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 122,587 miles

Both front wheel arch liners are damaged / some missing

Both side Front Suspension arms upper pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 111,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,795 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 104,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,101 miles

all 4 tyres side walls damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2020 91,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all 4 tyres side walls damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,495 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,345 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 66,328 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 25 Oct 2016 57,052 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,342 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on outer edge, tyre perishing cracks appearing in the tread

Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/R tyre slightly cracked

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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AJ11 VSK is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ11 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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