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BN61 XPA

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,586 mi
Last recorded162,586 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 XPA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 162,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but beam and pattern ok

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing slightly on inside edge 255/35/19/96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but beam and pattern ok

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge 255/35/19/96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2026 162,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but beam and pattern ok

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing slightly on inside edge 255/35/19/96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but beam and pattern ok

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge 255/35/19/96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 138,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs are very lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 138,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs are very lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,491 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 115,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35zr19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,031 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,085 miles

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

Inner edge of both front tyres worn low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 70,106 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2017 70,055 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,729 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,558 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 XPA is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

BN61 XPA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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