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VK11 ZRJ

2011 Audi A5

Red Diesel 2697cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,864 mi
Last recorded147,864 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 ZRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,697cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 147,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 147,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,595 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2022 108,294 miles

Rear both rear o/s and n/s tyres showing wear on inner egde

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 100,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS CURRENTLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS CURRENTLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,980 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 / 40 R 18 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 / 40 R 18 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,298 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 50,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and inner shoulder worn. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,201 miles

Low flow exhaust, no reading detected.

Pass 4 May 2016 43,972 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 36,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system low flow

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,105 miles

low flow emissions, no reading detected

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 ZRJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Red with a 2,697cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

VK11 ZRJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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