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AJ61 BBX

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,407 mi
Last recorded116,407 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BBX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,407 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 116,406 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,519 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s and o.s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 102,519 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s and o.s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 96,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,731 miles

Central Front Exhaust sleeve corroded but secure

Fail 27 Jun 2018 78,731 miles

Central Front Exhaust sleeve corroded but secure

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,082 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2016 61,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 58,123 miles

Front Lower engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,653 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner edge

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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AJ61 BBX is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 BBX, 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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AJ61 BBX is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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