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BD60 ZRV

2011 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,684 mi
Last recorded171,684 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 ZRV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 171,684 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 171,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left bold inner edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 162,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 155,771 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 147,007 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 139,780 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,347 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting and cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting and cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 119,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting and cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush splitting and cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,749 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower rear arm inner stab bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front top suspension both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 116,749 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s o/s front worn to cords inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower rear arm inner stab bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front top suspension both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm inner bushes cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,725 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm inner bushes cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,410 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear inner approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)

engine oil level slightly low

slight cracking n/s o/s front lower suspension caster arm inner stab bushes

slight cracking n/s o/s front suspension top both arm inner bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R reverse light not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BD60 ZRV is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD60 ZRV, 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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BD60 ZRV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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