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VE61 NHN

2011 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,218 mi
Last recorded139,218 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 NHN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 139,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 110,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 109,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,167 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer brake pad discoloured due to bind

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,319 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 101,435 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 101,435 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,051 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

under tray damaged

wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer case cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,030 miles

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

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 NHN is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VE61 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

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

Is VE61 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 NHN 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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