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CA53 KED

2011 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,040 mi
Last recorded128,040 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 KED
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 128,040 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 128,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,878 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,778 miles

Nearside front tyre incorrectly fitted (asymmetric tyre)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,884 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,592 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 80,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,063 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 58,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted.

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)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,151 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 48,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise left front tyre worn severly on in side edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,825 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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CA53 KED is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA53 KED, 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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CA53 KED is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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