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TAM 512S

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAM 512S
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,232 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 88,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 87,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 61,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 50,043 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 46,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,526 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,727 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,727 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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TAM 512S is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAM 512S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAM 512S registered?

TAM 512S is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is TAM 512S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAM 512S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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