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BF61 XPG

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,147 mi
Last recorded163,147 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XPG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 163,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 160,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE CLAMP ROTTED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 160,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE CLAMP ROTTED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 157,381 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 157,356 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 154,846 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 151,476 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 151,476 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,714 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 146,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,873 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 133,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,619 miles

advise offside rear tyre inner edge feathering.

shields prevent full examination.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 123,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise offside rear tyre inner edge feathering.

shields prevent full examination.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,048 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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BF61 XPG is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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