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C8 JGJ

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,433 mi
Last recorded192,433 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 192,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to sips JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 181,959 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 181,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 169,849 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 159,535 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 149,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 145,253 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 138,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 123,879 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,758 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2016 107,944 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 107,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2015 103,049 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 97,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 97,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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C8 JGJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C8 JGJ, 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 C8 JGJ registered?

C8 JGJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is C8 JGJ safe to buy?

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