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VK11 WMZ

2011 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,340 mi
Last recorded179,340 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 WMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 179,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 168,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 155,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 146,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,853 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,288 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 127,284 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 118,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,245 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,954 miles

Front number plate very poor condtion

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,954 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp very rusty

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

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

Front number plate very poor condtion

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,808 miles

emissions too clean for printout

both front tyres bald on edges

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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 WMZ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

VK11 WMZ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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