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2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,966 mi
Last recorded156,966 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 NVW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 156,966 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2024 145,879 miles

sill covers fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2023 137,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Sep 2023 137,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 130,987 miles

Advise both n/s/f upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Advise both o/s/f upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Advise o/s/r tyre inner tread scrubbed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 130,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front brake discs worn

Advise n/s/f tyre tread on wear indicators + close to limit

Advise o/s/f brake binding slightly

Advise o/s/f upper rear inner suspension bush deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,319 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 99,187 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S rear (2.5.A.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 99,187 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (1.8)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 99,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bolding inner edge and sidewall deep cut and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer shape slight and cracking a lot and nail in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bolding inner edge and sidewall deep cut and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bolding inner edge and sidewall deep cut and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer shape slight and cracking a lot and nail in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bolding inner edge and sidewall deep cut and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,184 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS HAVE JUST 2MM REMAINING MOT FAIL AT 1.5 MM (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

plastic under trays are fitted obscuring view of some testable components.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 76,537 miles

both front wiper blades not clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,385 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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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VK11 NVW is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NVW, 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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VK11 NVW is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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