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AV61 DGU

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,936 mi
Last recorded257,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 DGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 257,936 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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 153,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 153,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 145,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 122,119 miles

Offside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 6 May 2021 122,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rim slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2021 117,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rim protector slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm showing inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,075 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 107,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,996 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 74,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,007 miles

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

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

Vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,360 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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AV61 DGU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV61 DGU, 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 AV61 DGU registered?

AV61 DGU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AV61 DGU safe to buy?

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