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BL11 TGU

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 TGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 87,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished shoulders and is worn on the inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished shoulders and has cuts to outer wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished shoulders 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 84,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished shoulders and is worn on the inner edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished shoulders and has cuts to outer wall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished shoulders 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall damage not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,367 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 71,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,973 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 63,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 52,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 42,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,976 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 26,718 miles

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

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 TGU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL11 TGU registered?

BL11 TGU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is BL11 TGU safe to buy?

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