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YA11 RDV

2011 Audi A5

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,075 mi
Last recorded145,075 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 RDV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 145,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 145,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 139,189 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 132,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 124,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 124,297 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 120,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 113,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,348 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 105,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,146 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,871 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,752 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 78,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,772 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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YA11 RDV is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YA11 RDV, 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 YA11 RDV registered?

YA11 RDV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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