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BD61 NWE

2011 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 NWE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,582 miles

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

Front fan tension noise

Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,681 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 114,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,148 miles

underneath tray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

underneath tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,156 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,422 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,422 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,433 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,966 miles

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

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 NWE is a 2011 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD61 NWE, 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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BD61 NWE is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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