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Y12 PUP

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 PUP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 138,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner ( REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER ( REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,783 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 132,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 128,239 miles

All front suspension upper arm bushes split (Both sides)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside front lower suspension arm bush split (Back arm marked in yellow)

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,902 miles

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 268/35R19 98Y Continental sport 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 116,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 110,380 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 110,380 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 102,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,711 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,256 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,147 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,514 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 24,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y12 PUP is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y12 PUP, 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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Y12 PUP is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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