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BN61 HJY

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 HJY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 136,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,080 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 125,417 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,279 miles

Central heat shield slightly loose (still secure)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge has cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,199 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Nov 2020 106,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking (2 nails in tyre) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2-3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2-3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front wipers slightly smearing

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,595 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 43,961 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BN61 HJY is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN61 HJY, 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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What year was BN61 HJY registered?

BN61 HJY is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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