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AU61 XZE

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,929 mi
Last recorded234,929 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XZE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 234,929 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lights level sensor damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

coolant low

Pass 14 Sep 2024 211,230 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside nand offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 211,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside nand offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 189,614 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 189,613 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 171,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 153,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 137,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 130,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,813 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 123,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 111,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 90,828 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 90,828 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 69,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2014 69,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XZE is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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