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W9 SME

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,671 mi
Last recorded106,671 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 SME
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 106,671 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 106,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 68,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,008 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 60,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 55,560 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 47,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,019 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 41,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,501 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,364 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 22,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 18,736 miles

Under trays fitted obscurring vision of various 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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W9 SME is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SME, 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 W9 SME registered?

W9 SME is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is W9 SME safe to buy?

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