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YR11 VUV

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,612 mi
Last recorded153,612 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VUV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 153,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 146,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 141,372 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 126,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,285 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

undertray broken

Fail 25 Apr 2019 113,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

undertray broken

Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,572 miles

Engine management light on

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,730 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

engine management light

Fail 13 Apr 2017 100,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

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

engine management light

Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 21,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,039 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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YR11 VUV is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YR11 VUV, 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 YR11 VUV registered?

YR11 VUV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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