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R16 XAV

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 XAV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,842 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 91,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 147,196 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 90,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 85,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,253 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,609 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 53,166 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,149 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,440 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 49,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,332 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,420 miles

advise off side front tyre tread wearing unevenly

advise off side rear tyre,tread wearing lower in centre

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,712 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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R16 XAV is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R16 XAV, 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 R16 XAV registered?

R16 XAV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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