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BB05 MEG

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,919 mi
Last recorded179,919 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB05 MEG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 179,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 175,502 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 175,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 164,244 miles

Nearside Rear level sensor arm broken

Fail 23 Aug 2023 164,244 miles

Nearside Rear level sensor arm broken

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 153,996 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 153,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 153,009 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 150,963 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 150,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 133,264 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 115,894 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 30 Jul 2016 92,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,541 miles

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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BB05 MEG is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BB05 MEG, 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 BB05 MEG registered?

BB05 MEG is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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