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YD61 LFV

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 LFV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 130,819 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section area clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 130,077 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section area clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracks on inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks and wear on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid area joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracks and wear in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 129,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid area joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracks and wear in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 126,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 124,779 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 124,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,804 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,888 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,925 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YD61 LFV is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD61 LFV, 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 YD61 LFV registered?

YD61 LFV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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