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L12 GUE

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 GUE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 166,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 158,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 152,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 146,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 137,564 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 137,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35r19y ex load. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,866 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,561 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 56,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,048 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 49,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,214 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2017 102,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

light on dash

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,503 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

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

light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 41,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

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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L12 GUE is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 L12 GUE, 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 L12 GUE registered?

L12 GUE is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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