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VK61 DCE

2011 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,763 mi
Last recorded87,763 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 DCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake ferules corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

rear diff slight leak & damp

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,339 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both centre exhaust sleeves corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 82,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both centre exhaust sleeves corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,412 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 48,229 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,989 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 36,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VK61 DCE is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK61 DCE, 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 VK61 DCE registered?

VK61 DCE is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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