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X55 WED

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 WED
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 130,521 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,622 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,343 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 104,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 99,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,949 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear inner wheel has had a welding repair

Fail 12 Dec 2018 85,949 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded and deteriorated

nearside rear inner wheel has had a welding repair

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,400 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,419 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 62,419 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 35,701 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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X55 WED is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X55 WED, 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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X55 WED is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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