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VA11 CYF

2011 Audi A5

Purple Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,165 mi
Last recorded117,165 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 CYF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 117,165 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 113,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 107,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,697 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 98,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,696 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 84,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,636 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 64,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,782 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VA11 CYF is a 2011 Audi A5 in Purple with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VA11 CYF, 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 VA11 CYF registered?

VA11 CYF is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is VA11 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA11 CYF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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