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YF11 KLZ

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,443 mi
Last recorded99,443 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 KLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,443 miles

All four front upper suspension arm inner bushes are splitting

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17

Lower Steering column UJ is starting to wear

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure and slightly chaffed

Fail 23 Jan 2026 99,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most, and has play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

All four front upper suspension arm inner bushes are splitting

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

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17

Lower Steering column UJ is starting to wear

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure and slightly chaffed

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,514 miles

Both rear shock absorbers are starting to leak quite badly and should be replaced soon

Front brake discs worn, the o/s/f outer brake pad is close to wearing down to the lip

Front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2024 85,318 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

slight deterioration of front headlamp lenses

Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 70,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 63,343 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 58,260 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Nearside Front both lower balljoints outer rubbers split leaking grease

Nearside Front top inner arm bushes cracking perishing both

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

Offside Front top inner bushes cracking perishing [both]

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking and perishing

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 May 2020 58,260 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Nearside Front both lower balljoints outer rubbers split leaking grease

Nearside Front top inner arm bushes cracking perishing both

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

Offside Front top inner bushes cracking perishing [both]

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking and perishing

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 May 2018 46,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2018 46,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 42,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn

Pass 5 May 2016 40,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 34,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YF11 KLZ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YF11 KLZ, 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 YF11 KLZ registered?

YF11 KLZ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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