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YT61 WGX

2011 Audi A5

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,674 mi
Last recorded174,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 WGX
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 174,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 172,770 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,519 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2022 160,519 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 158,391 miles

under engine and sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 143,397 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 142,906 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,747 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 96,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,966 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,157 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,851 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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YT61 WGX is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT61 WGX, 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 YT61 WGX registered?

YT61 WGX is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is YT61 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 WGX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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