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VK61 UTZ

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,787 mi
Last recorded141,787 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 UTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,787 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 137,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 137,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 132,498 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 132,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 128,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 112,307 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,979 miles

2x nails in offside rear tyre

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))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 107,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,803 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 102,803 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 97,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has a minor cut in the rim protector bead

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,574 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,310 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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VK61 UTZ is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc 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 VK61 UTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK61 UTZ registered?

VK61 UTZ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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