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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Knocking from column bush bearing (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower bent arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEAR FAIL (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NEAR FAIL (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance 40 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing and upper bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
center exhaust joiner in poor condition
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
exhaust sleeve bracket broken
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)
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)
nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge
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
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
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AU61 VEM is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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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