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YD11 UGU

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,308 mi
Last recorded221,308 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 UGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 221,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 213,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 205,767 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 198,470 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 191,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 190,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 190,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 189,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 189,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 185,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush - rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush - rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 185,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush - rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush - rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 175,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 175,729 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 166,042 miles

All four brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but no cords showing

Fail 11 Apr 2017 166,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All four brake discs lipped and corroded on edges

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but no cords showing

Pass 17 Mar 2015 145,905 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 127,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 127,003 miles

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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YD11 UGU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD11 UGU, 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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YD11 UGU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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