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CAV 1V

2011 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

234,810 mi
Last recorded234,810 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAV 1V
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 234,810 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 228,230 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 228,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 221,266 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 216,588 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 213,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 207,430 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 202,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 183,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 164,131 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 141,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,568 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2014 68,006 miles

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)

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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CAV 1V is a 2011 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CAV 1V, 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 CAV 1V registered?

CAV 1V is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is CAV 1V safe to buy?

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