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AV61 FKP

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,311 mi
Last recorded188,311 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 188,311 miles

Both headlamp lenses misting

Pass 11 Apr 2025 180,219 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy.

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Chip in hub where the track rod end is fastened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside steering rack boot slightly loose.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside. ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 180,185 miles

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

Headlamp lenses cloudy.

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Chip in hub where the track rod end is fastened. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside steering rack boot slightly loose.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside. ()

Pass 11 Apr 2024 171,770 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 164,898 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 164,898 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 155,961 miles

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 146,175 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 142,418 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,210 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,920 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 118,920 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,699 miles

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

exhaust emissions very low

Fail 16 Dec 2016 109,699 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions very low

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,560 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Emissions to clean to produce reading from smokemeter

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,450 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,446 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 FKP is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey 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 AV61 FKP, 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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AV61 FKP is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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