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W8 FLY

2011 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,325 mi
Last recorded155,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 FLY
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 155,325 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy, on passable limit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner bushes perishing and splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 155,325 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both, very cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Inner bushes perishing and splitting slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 145,502 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides lightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

headlamps cloudy but pattern just visible at time of test

plastic under trays covering brake pipes and not allowing inspection

plastic under trays have some damage and bits missing but secure at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2024 136,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 127,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,366 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 118,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2020 99,132 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 27 Jul 2018 80,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,838 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Aug 2016 53,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,372 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,740 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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W8 FLY is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W8 FLY, 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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W8 FLY is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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