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YR61 ETL

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,121 mi
Last recorded120,121 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,121 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,618 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 117,548 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2018 117,544 miles

Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing egdes

under trays fitted

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 105,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing egdes

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,171 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

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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YR61 ETL is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR61 ETL, 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 YR61 ETL registered?

YR61 ETL is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is YR61 ETL safe to buy?

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