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Y21 HUG

2011 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 HUG
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 127,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 92,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 92,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 112,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 98,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 91,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 87,961 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 87,961 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 84,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 75,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 64,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 83,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,942 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,114 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,738 miles

Front Aero wipers worn

Fail 7 Apr 2017 53,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/30R20 (4.1.E.1)

Front Aero wipers worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2653020 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2653020 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 18,815 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 18,813 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,753 miles

Damage to Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall rim protector

Fail 23 Apr 2014 13,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Damage to Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall rim protector

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.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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Y21 HUG is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y21 HUG, 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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Y21 HUG is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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