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BD61 LYW

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,010 mi
Last recorded113,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 LYW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 100,279 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 100,279 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,221 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 87,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 77,265 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 58,204 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 53,799 miles

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

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 12 Dec 2017 47,902 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 40,638 miles

Rear tyres startiing to wear thini on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BD61 LYW is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BD61 LYW, 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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What year was BD61 LYW registered?

BD61 LYW is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is BD61 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 LYW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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