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BD11 YXU

2011 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,581 mi
Last recorded76,581 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 YXU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 76,581 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,638 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 75,618 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Co clearly too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers fitted

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seals OS and NS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing no brake pedal anti slip fitted (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits CO reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low front n/s headlight to low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner rear o/s inner back axle oil seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 62,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,457 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,575 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 55,575 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 52,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,490 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,398 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 38,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,889 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,707 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 YXU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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