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W117 SHP

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,067 mi
Last recorded154,067 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 SHP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 154,067 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 142,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 132,457 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 123,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met requirements, inner shoulder irregular wear/worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met requirements, inner shoulder irregular wear/devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread significantly, just met requirements (0.1 (b))

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 77,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 77,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,099 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn devoid of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W117 SHP is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W117 SHP, 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 W117 SHP registered?

W117 SHP is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is W117 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W117 SHP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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