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XX56 LEA

2011 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX56 LEA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,589 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 94,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted limited inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,082 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 87,789 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,371 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

under trays and sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,152 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,212 miles

rear brake pad wear low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,686 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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XX56 LEA is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XX56 LEA, 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 XX56 LEA registered?

XX56 LEA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is XX56 LEA safe to buy?

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