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VE61 EZM

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,690 mi
Last recorded148,690 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 EZM
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 148,690 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 148,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 148,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 129,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 122,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,445 miles

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

service indicator on

Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

service indicator on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,729 miles

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

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

cut in N/S/F tyre wall not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 10 Dec 2015 58,729 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

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

cut in N/S/F tyre wall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow on emissions no readings

small stone chips on screen

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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VE61 EZM is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 3,197cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VE61 EZM, 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 VE61 EZM registered?

VE61 EZM is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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