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YT11 ZPL

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,612 mi
Last recorded163,612 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 ZPL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 163,612 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 163,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OSR tyre has 3 nails in tread

Rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2024 158,493 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING SLIGHTLY INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 156,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 150,966 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 145,365 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 141,078 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 141,078 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 136,198 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

exhaust back box clamp corroded/ineffective

Pass 6 Mar 2019 135,907 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 135,907 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 125,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working loose (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,696 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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YT11 ZPL is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT11 ZPL, 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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YT11 ZPL is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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