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W9 HNE

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,201 mi
Last recorded129,201 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 HNE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 124,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 124,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 113,680 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 112,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,782 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 92,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,255 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,362 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,072 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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W9 HNE is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W9 HNE, 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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W9 HNE is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 27 January 2011.

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