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VK11 ZRD

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 ZRD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,936 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,178 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 78,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 65,895 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,895 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,025 miles

Central CENTER EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED AND BROKEN (EXHAUST IS SECURE AND NO LEAKS)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 51,910 miles

Multiple stone chips across windscreen.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates delaminated. (0.1 (b))

low flow on emissions no readings.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,620 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low flow on emissions no readings

Pass 13 Feb 2016 32,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low flow emissions, no reading deteced

o.s.r tyre worn on inner shoulder close to exposing cords

Fail 17 Feb 2015 27,711 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o.s.r tyre worn on inner shoulder close to exposing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZRD is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

VK11 ZRD is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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