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C21 ODW

2011 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,429 mi
Last recorded75,429 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ODW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,429 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 73,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 72,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 72,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front wing damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2023 66,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front wing damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,621 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear subframe showing signs off surface rust/corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2022 61,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear subframe showing signs off surface rust/corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 57,261 miles

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

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 22 Jul 2019 48,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 28,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,836 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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C21 ODW is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C21 ODW, 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 C21 ODW registered?

C21 ODW is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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