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X18 PBW

2011 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,214 mi
Last recorded144,214 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 PBW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 144,214 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [275/30x20] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTTOM SUSP ARM (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the tyre needs replaced ASAP at 1.7mm the legal limit is 1.6mm 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,471 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken off the N/S/F suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge the tyre needs replaced ASAP at 1.7mm the legal limit is 1.6mm 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,385 miles

advise minor chips across windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,766 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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X18 PBW is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 X18 PBW, 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 X18 PBW registered?

X18 PBW is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is X18 PBW safe to buy?

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