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Y400 DYL

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,479 mi
Last recorded137,479 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY400 DYL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 137,479 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 131,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 125,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 116,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 109,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 104,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,894 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 90,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,224 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 26 Jun 2019 88,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad seems to be wearing quicker than others (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread + inner edge starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,897 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On both fronts and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,405 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2017 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 50,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y400 DYL is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y400 DYL, 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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Y400 DYL is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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