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BJ61 YYC

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,792 mi
Last recorded126,792 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YYC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 126,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 118,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,771 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 110,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,889 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,217 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,689 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,239 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,751 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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BJ61 YYC is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ61 YYC, 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 BJ61 YYC registered?

BJ61 YYC is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is BJ61 YYC safe to buy?

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