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VU61 HDD

2011 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 HDD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,817 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,935 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 82,047 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded. No leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 82,017 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded. No leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut tyre worn badly outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded centre of system

Fail 14 Jan 2019 75,505 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut tyre worn badly outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp corroded centre of system

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,875 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 67,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,289 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,079 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,513 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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VU61 HDD is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU61 HDD, 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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VU61 HDD is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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