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VE11 OSX

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,515 mi
Last recorded123,515 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 OSX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,515 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 Lumps on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder of tyre badly worn 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,636 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot has gone up driveshaft. CV joint is clicking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder of tyre badly worn 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,705 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 116,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center sleeve connecting exhaust system is badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 111,892 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,638 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split near the smaller boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 108,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split near the smaller boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,374 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,894 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 103,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear. (0.1 (d))

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

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

exhaust centre joint sleeve clamps corroded through but system secure.

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,421 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,299 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,557 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 42,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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VE11 OSX is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE11 OSX, 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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VE11 OSX is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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