CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR11 SWU

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi
4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 SWU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,123 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 96,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 93,156 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 83,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep menough to reach cords.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 79,751 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Hi Level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor rod broken away at attachment. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep menough to reach cords.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and wearing at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing at inner edge with a cut in the tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing at inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing at inner edge with a cut in the tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,474 miles

NSR/OSR tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

NSR/OSR tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,334 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 Apr 2014 48,187 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
Full Audi A5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR11 SWU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR11 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR11 SWU?

You can check the full history of YR11 SWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR11 SWU registered?

YR11 SWU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 18 April 2011.

Is YR11 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR11 SWU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR11 SWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR11 SWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.