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BN11 ZVL

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 ZVL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 114,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,065 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 111,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 109,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 106,280 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,732 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,859 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

slight misting of oil on all shock absorbers

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,980 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 77,470 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,491 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,794 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BN11 ZVL is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BN11 ZVL, 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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BN11 ZVL is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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