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BU59 CHA

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,543 mi
Last recorded195,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 CHA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 195,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 190,296 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 190,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 173,913 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 173,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 165,500 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides showing signs of deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

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

emissions too clean to register

Fail 21 Apr 2022 165,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative wishbone,linkage has broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, 2nd one of 2, bush badly split,as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides showing signs of deterioration (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 4 Mar 2021 153,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 141,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 132,680 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall has cuts

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 122,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit &nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,030 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 113,029 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,439 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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BU59 CHA is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU59 CHA, 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 BU59 CHA registered?

BU59 CHA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is BU59 CHA safe to buy?

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