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VK11 OWH

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,073 mi
Last recorded161,073 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 161,073 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 154,422 miles

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2024 152,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots inner band 255/40R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleave clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 143,795 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleave clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 134,910 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads uneven across axle . n/s/f pads 8mm . o/s/f pads 4mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 134,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt cannot be plugged in (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads uneven across axle . n/s/f pads 8mm . o/s/f pads 4mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm , worn uneven , badly worn edges of tread pattern , completely devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing to see some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2021 124,568 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing to see some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,526 miles

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

vehicle has covers and undertrays obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Oct 2020 114,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle has covers and undertrays obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,642 miles

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

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,357 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 84,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,063 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,055 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,646 miles

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 OWH is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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