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X8 KBK

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 KBK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 129,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2026 129,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2025 125,697 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 123,833 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 115,718 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 112,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 108,378 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 102,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,045 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 83,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,568 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,476 miles

Nearside Front tyrewall is damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 89,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,360 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres have cuts on inner side wall(cords not showing)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,587 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X8 KBK is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 X8 KBK, 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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X8 KBK is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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