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YR11 VVJ

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 115,938 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 110,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 96,459 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,339 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 88,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,537 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge also has slight cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has multiple points of light damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,831 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 49,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,966 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin 7mm left

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,824 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 34,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 VVJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,967cc 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 VVJ, 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

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What year was YR11 VVJ registered?

YR11 VVJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 6 April 2011.

Is YR11 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR11 VVJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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