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TW08 RAL

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW08 RAL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,099 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,485 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

rear sub frame corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 116,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

rear sub frame corroded

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,418 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

nearside mirror loose and taped on

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,319 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 102,319 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

offside rear brake pads low on wear

rear sub frame corroded

unable to thoroughly check offside front wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,550 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 90,200 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2019 90,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,700 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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TW08 RAL 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 TW08 RAL, 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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TW08 RAL is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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