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AU61 VEM

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,790 mi
Last recorded159,790 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VEM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 159,790 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge close to exposing cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 152,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 152,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Auxiliary belt frayed and rattling noise from pulleys.

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough Stiff to turn and slight clonk when turning (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,056 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 142,011 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has cut to cords / inner shoulder ZERO tread 245 / 40 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower bent arm outer ball joint / also dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise AUX belt idle pulley misaligned

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Lower buckle outer casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper bump stop broken away / outer shock casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 131,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 116,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,522 miles

center exhaust joiner in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2019 111,521 miles

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

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

center exhaust joiner in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,502 miles

exhaust sleeve bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,424 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 91,424 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,846 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 56,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AU61 VEM is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU61 VEM, 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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AU61 VEM is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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