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BV61 WCU

2011 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

236,272 mi
Last recorded236,272 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 WCU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 236,272 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 236,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

front side light x2

Pass 16 Nov 2024 224,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 208,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 194,359 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 172,667 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 172,667 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 152,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 136,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 121,945 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 121,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,330 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 87,568 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV61 WCU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV61 WCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV61 WCU registered?

BV61 WCU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is BV61 WCU safe to buy?

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