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T121 RYA

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 RYA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 112,171 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 112,150 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner face , marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around both edges , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge , worn to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 94,193 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,331 miles

Nearside Front disc slightly worn

Nearside Front lower arm bush slightly worn

Nearside Front two upper arms bushes slightly worn

Offside Front disc slightly worn

Offside Front lower arm bush slightly worn

Offside Front two upper arms bushes slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,927 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,643 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,502 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 63,502 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,736 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 36,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 18,561 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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T121 RYA is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T121 RYA, 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 T121 RYA registered?

T121 RYA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is T121 RYA safe to buy?

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