CarVerify

Free Car Check

BC11 XME

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,787 mi
Last recorded142,787 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 XME
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 142,787 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,442 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 132,726 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,404 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 118,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 118,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 113,439 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 113,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 108,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,449 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,784 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 265/30/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit between 2 and 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,955 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 41,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,186 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BC11 XME is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC11 XME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BC11 XME?

You can check the full history of BC11 XME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BC11 XME registered?

BC11 XME is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is BC11 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 XME shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC11 XME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BC11 XME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.