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YE61 OVC

2011 Audi A5

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,500 mi
Last recorded179,500 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 OVC
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 179,500 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 179,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour tinted (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced + Flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 150,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,021 miles

Offside washer jet weak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,782 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 15 Sep 2021 131,753 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,928 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,027 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,979 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 65,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,516 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 60,516 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YE61 OVC is a 2011 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YE61 OVC, 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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YE61 OVC is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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