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BD11 CJZ

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,905 mi
Last recorded144,905 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 CJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 141,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,596 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,187 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 114,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,956 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,355 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 87,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,572 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 72,221 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,017 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,242 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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BD11 CJZ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black 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 BD11 CJZ, 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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BD11 CJZ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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