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Y16 SEH

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,014 mi
Last recorded140,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SEH
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 140,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,224 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 101,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,832 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 91,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,921 miles

both front tyres worn low worn edges close to limit

both rear tyres worn low on limit

chip in screen

Pass 7 May 2016 36,379 miles

Diesel emissions to clean for smoke test

Pass 28 Mar 2015 28,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,061 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Stone Chip In Windscreen

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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Y16 SEH is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y16 SEH, 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 Y16 SEH registered?

Y16 SEH is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is Y16 SEH safe to buy?

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