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BW11 VSA

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

242,102 mi
Last recorded242,102 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 VSA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 242,102 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 230,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,993 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 208,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 195,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 182,226 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 182,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,394 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,825 miles

Central Front tyre is worn bald on the edges and has been run flat

Fail 10 Jul 2018 123,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front tyre is worn bald on the edges and has been run flat

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,596 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 101,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40zr18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,426 miles

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

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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BW11 VSA is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW11 VSA, 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 BW11 VSA registered?

BW11 VSA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 10 August 2011.

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