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VK11 GVX

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,940 mi
Last recorded184,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 GVX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 184,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 179,867 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 179,843 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 154,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front corner bumper adriff

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 125,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front corner bumper adriff

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 108,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears on 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 63,580 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,672 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage to wall

Fail 20 Mar 2015 40,672 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage to wall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,200 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre slight wall damage

Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre slight wall damage

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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VK11 GVX is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK11 GVX, 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 VK11 GVX registered?

VK11 GVX is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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