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AU61 VCX

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VCX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 117,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,291 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 113,290 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 113,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Slightly feathered inner edge ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer sidewall unrepairable. ()

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

Noise from front of engine area.

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,618 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve corroded/broken

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,577 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,489 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides at rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,663 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,823 miles

emissions not detected

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,676 miles

upper/lower covers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,994 miles

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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AU61 VCX is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 AU61 VCX, 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 AU61 VCX registered?

AU61 VCX is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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