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V55 DON

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 DON
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,892 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

damp at sump area

glow plug light on

Fail 18 Mar 2025 117,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damp at sump area

glow plug light on

Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,548 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 113,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes printed and cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,468 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

anti freeze below min

Fail 8 Mar 2023 108,468 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

anti freeze below min

Pass 16 Mar 2022 102,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 96,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,339 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 82,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,895 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 59,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,669 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,669 miles

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

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

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

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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V55 DON is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V55 DON, 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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V55 DON is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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