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YD11 ZYJ

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,630 mi
Last recorded123,630 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 ZYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 123,630 miles

Front both front sidelight bulbs dim+ indicator bulbs illuminate constant with sidelights

brake warning light displayed on dash but pads ok

Pass 30 Apr 2025 117,343 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 117,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,245 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 105,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 98,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 81,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,924 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres primary groove close to (twi) limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,519 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,519 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,296 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 ZYJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYJ, 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 YD11 ZYJ registered?

YD11 ZYJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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