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BD11 VBL

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,916 mi
Last recorded116,916 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,916 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,797 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 75,912 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 62,304 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,132 miles

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay and underbody covers

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,982 miles

225/50/17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread lifting. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,982 miles

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

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

225/50/17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread lifting. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,260 miles

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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)

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 VBL is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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