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C5 FAJ

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,538 mi
Last recorded112,538 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 112,538 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,969 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 101,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,070 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2024 87,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,394 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 67,214 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,212 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,606 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 63,606 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 30,880 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,064 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Light cracking nearside rear tyre tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C5 FAJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 2,697cc diesel 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 C5 FAJ, 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 C5 FAJ registered?

C5 FAJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 7 April 2011.

Is C5 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 FAJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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