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YU11 CAS

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,411 mi
Last recorded237,411 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU11 CAS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 237,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 237,401 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 214,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 214,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 191,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear bush has deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have wear on the edges / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 191,410 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both rear valve stems (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar rear bush has deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have wear on the edges / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 169,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 150,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 136,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,043 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,043 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,483 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 72,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,733 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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YU11 CAS is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU11 CAS, 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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YU11 CAS is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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