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YG61 OOJ

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,036 mi
Last recorded214,036 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 OOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 214,036 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 214,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 213,265 miles

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment steering column moves in and out with the column lock engaged (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 204,586 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper + rear upper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper + rear upper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 204,188 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective heavy smoke (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective heavy smoke (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper + rear upper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper + rear upper bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 188,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm outer boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 175,906 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 175,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 166,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 150,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 144,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,089 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded 55mm

engine wont rev out for emissions

Pass 7 Oct 2016 118,337 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,135 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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YG61 OOJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YG61 OOJ, 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 YG61 OOJ registered?

YG61 OOJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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