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BN61 WKJ

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,805 mi
Last recorded150,805 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 WKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 150,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount grating on lock to lock (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2024 141,043 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 141,043 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 138,627 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2023 131,974 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,316 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,737 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 95,737 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,843 miles

Rear Brake pads low

Slight oil leak from cam chain adjuster cover gasket

Fail 6 Dec 2016 87,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pads low

Slight oil leak from cam chain adjuster cover gasket

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,906 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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BN61 WKJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BN61 WKJ, 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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BN61 WKJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 5 December 2011.

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