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TA54 BUR

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,805 mi
Last recorded145,805 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA54 BUR
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 145,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 138,274 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,281 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,907 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,927 miles

Emissions too low to test

Exhaust centre clamp heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,721 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions to clean to test

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,464 miles

All tyres walls damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 23,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres walls damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres scrubbing on edges

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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TA54 BUR is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TA54 BUR, 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 TA54 BUR registered?

TA54 BUR is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is TA54 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA54 BUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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