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YY11 EMJ

2011 Audi A5

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,760 mi
Last recorded187,760 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 EMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 187,760 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 187,760 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn And lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn And lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 187,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Arm Bush were shocker is mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Arm Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Arm Bush were shocker is mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension Arm Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre Exhaust Sleeve Corroded

Engine Undertray Insecure

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2024 182,822 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 176,024 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Fail 4 Jul 2023 176,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 18 Jul 2022 169,224 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 169,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 164,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 164,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 161,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 159,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Castellated towards inner 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower REAR arm (curved) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,763 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,403 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,428 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,862 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 90,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,941 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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YY11 EMJ is a 2011 Audi A5 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 YY11 EMJ, 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 YY11 EMJ registered?

YY11 EMJ is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 25 April 2011.

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