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C19 SYD

2011 Audi A5

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 SYD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 126,172 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2026 126,164 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,288 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 117,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,218 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 88,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 76,688 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,128 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 63,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 70,985 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 70,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,911 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,726 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,726 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 41,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 34,772 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,229 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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C19 SYD is a 2011 Audi A5 in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C19 SYD, 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 C19 SYD registered?

C19 SYD is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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