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Y20 MBF

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,524 mi
Last recorded96,524 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,896 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 83,896 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,308 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 78,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,647 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 66,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,147 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall uneven

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,044 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,405 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,320 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge.

Wipers poor.

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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Y20 MBF is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y20 MBF, 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 Y20 MBF registered?

Y20 MBF is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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