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BL11 YLU

2011 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,421 mi
Last recorded135,421 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 YLU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 135,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear tie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 126,430 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,993 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 108,923 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,088 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2020 90,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,535 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

zero emissions due to low revving capability

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,084 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 6 Oct 2015 49,388 miles

Emissions to low to test.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,329 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 YLU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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