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YX61 VRV

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,959 mi
Last recorded112,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 112,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 112,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUTER SILL SPLIT/HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL SPLIT/HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER TYRE SPLIT/PEELING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

3X ALLOY WHEELS DAMAGED

DAMAGE TO O/S/F SILL

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP 2 ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP 2 ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

VARIOUS CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 30 May 2025 107,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 102,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer sill corroding front and rear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside front outer sill corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded front and rear

Fail 2 Sep 2022 100,463 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded front and rear

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 94,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Also worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 61,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YX61 VRV is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX61 VRV, 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 YX61 VRV registered?

YX61 VRV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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