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YY61 GXV

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 GXV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 159,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 142,416 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 142,351 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 125,405 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,439 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,732 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 100,731 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre large ()

Pass 2 Nov 2019 94,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 85,353 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,756 miles

Front o/s & n/s/f outer c v boots starting to perish

Nearside Rear shocker light mist of oil / damp

Rear brake pads looking low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 65,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 M/M TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.66 M/M TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 52,294 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED - NEARSIDE REAR

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS 2 SMALL CUTS ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 52,294 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED - NEARSIDE REAR

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS 2 SMALL CUTS ON OUTER WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YY61 GXV is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY61 GXV, 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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YY61 GXV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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