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VD11 AAZ

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,344 mi
Last recorded131,344 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD11 AAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,344 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 131,339 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 126,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 105,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 94,404 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 94,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,862 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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VD11 AAZ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VD11 AAZ, 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 VD11 AAZ registered?

VD11 AAZ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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The MOT history for VD11 AAZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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