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BF61 ELV

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,826 mi
Last recorded110,826 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 ELV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 110,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 110,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 106,990 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 102,920 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,678 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 97,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side walls

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 68,759 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side walls

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 51,411 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,345 miles

chrome peeling of park brake switch[sharp edges]

unsecured mat in drivers footwell.

wipers smear slightly.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 46,345 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chrome peeling of park brake switch[sharp edges]

unsecured mat in drivers footwell.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,653 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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BF61 ELV is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF61 ELV, 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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BF61 ELV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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