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VU61 HFC

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,561 mi
Last recorded161,561 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 HFC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 161,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 154,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 148,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 142,913 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,339 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 133,285 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,823 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,292 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,002 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2015 91,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2014 86,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,904 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 HFC is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black 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 HFC, 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 VU61 HFC registered?

VU61 HFC is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is VU61 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 HFC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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