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R5 BNY

2011 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,118 mi
Last recorded172,118 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 BNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 172,118 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 172,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 161,355 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 156,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 147,411 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 139,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 131,668 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 122,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 110,047 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 110,047 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 107,683 miles

covers fitted

emissions to clean to test

Fail 9 May 2018 107,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

emissions to clean to test

Pass 26 May 2017 98,347 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 98,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp rusted through (7.1.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 87,842 miles

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

covers fitted

emissions to clean for test

Fail 23 May 2016 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers fitted

emissions to clean for test

Pass 31 May 2015 79,036 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not detected

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R5 BNY is a 2011 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 92,486 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 BNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R5 BNY registered?

R5 BNY is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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