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BT11 LHJ

2011 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,555 mi
Last recorded141,555 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 LHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 141,555 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 141,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured level sesor arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2024 134,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 126,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 118,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 110,023 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,625 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 97,962 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,362 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,282 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 73,341 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,649 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,142 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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BT11 LHJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc 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 BT11 LHJ, 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 BT11 LHJ registered?

BT11 LHJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is BT11 LHJ safe to buy?

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