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VA11 FCN

2011 Audi A5

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,246 mi
Last recorded152,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 FCN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,246 miles

Central exhaust mounting is worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 152,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust mounting is worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 144,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective secure tab missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,795 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 125,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge signs of wear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Low flow exhaust, no reading detected.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 58,069 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Low flow exhaust, no reading detected.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 46,990 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Fail 26 Sep 2016 46,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow emissions, no reading detected

n.s.f very slightly starting to delaminate on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside 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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VA11 FCN is a 2011 Audi A5 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FCN, 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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VA11 FCN is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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