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BL11 LXX

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,439 mi
Last recorded153,439 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 LXX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 153,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear x2 feed 2 flex hoses from floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower body sill damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit @ x of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front flex hose + b-pipe wire insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2024 142,547 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 142,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,188 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 120,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 99,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 99,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,916 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,305 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,201 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 43,365 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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BL11 LXX is a 2011 Audi A5 in White 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 BL11 LXX, 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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BL11 LXX is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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