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BT11 GBE

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,405 mi
Last recorded198,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 GBE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 198,405 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

rear tyres worn on inner edges/offside rear slight cuts

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2026 198,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

rear tyres worn on inner edges/offside rear slight cuts

some wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2025 192,772 miles

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components/rear sub-frame

Fail 4 Jul 2025 192,581 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components/rear sub-frame

Pass 12 Jul 2024 187,897 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2024 187,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2023 181,432 miles

some wear to front tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2022 173,316 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 173,193 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 159,148 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside,inner front and inner rear bushes (x4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

windscreen washers weak

Pass 3 Jul 2020 141,612 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 141,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,820 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 107,786 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,612 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin and bald on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

engine MIL light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,612 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin and bald on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine MIL light on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,608 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 45,608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BT11 GBE is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BT11 GBE, 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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BT11 GBE is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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