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AV04 LON

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,761 mi
Last recorded213,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 LON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 213,761 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 206,149 miles

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

Offside Front headlight washer not providing fluid to headlight

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 206,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight washer not providing fluid to headlight

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 183,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 174,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,978 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 165,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear silencer clamp corroded / broken silencer secure

Pass 1 Mar 2019 158,039 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 158,039 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 150,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 136,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,468 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV04 LON is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 AV04 LON, 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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AV04 LON is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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