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YP61 LNK

2011 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,627 mi
Last recorded196,627 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 LNK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 196,627 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 196,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 190,090 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 184,264 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 280,647 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 280,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 166,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 160,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 155,483 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 148,145 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 138,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,495 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,297 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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YP61 LNK is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP61 LNK, 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 YP61 LNK registered?

YP61 LNK is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is YP61 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 LNK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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