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BL60 VLV

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,473 mi
Last recorded136,473 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 VLV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 136,473 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface rust

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 129,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 125,335 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 125,334 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,142 miles

Central exhaust sleeve/ clamp corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear arms out of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,956 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 15 Jul 2021 120,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,501 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,320 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,371 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,901 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 58,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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BL60 VLV is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL60 VLV, 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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BL60 VLV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 21 February 2011.

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