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YS60 JCZ

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,203 mi
Last recorded165,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS60 JCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 165,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 145,842 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 135,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Mar 2023 135,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 120,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,041 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 110,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,595 miles

emmisons clean

Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,074 miles

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

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 11 Jan 2017 76,074 miles

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

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

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 6 Jan 2016 62,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 6 Jan 2015 48,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no readings on smoke test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS60 JCZ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS60 JCZ, 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 YS60 JCZ registered?

YS60 JCZ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 17 January 2011.

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