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YB11 LJO

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 129,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 122,578 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 122,574 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 114,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 106,756 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 99,795 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,519 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,519 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 94,471 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,458 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2018 86,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear most arm bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear most arm bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2017 78,215 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside front (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2016 69,003 miles

Centre exhaust clamps thin/corroded.

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 61,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has slight on on sidewall but not showing cords or ply

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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YB11 LJO is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YB11 LJO, 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 YB11 LJO registered?

YB11 LJO is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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