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BE03 STU

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE03 STU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 83,332 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 83,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 78,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Undercover Fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2024 78,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Undercover Fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate light flickering

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 73,244 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickering

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,959 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 67,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,872 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 61,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,375 miles

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,965 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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BE03 STU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BE03 STU, 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 BE03 STU registered?

BE03 STU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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