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AK61 FZP

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,020 mi
Last recorded171,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FZP
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 171,020 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 171,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 163,997 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wearing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush splitting,[rear arm of the 2] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 163,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush [rear arm of 2] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush [rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge wearing stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush splitting,[rear arm of the 2] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 152,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,316 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 139,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,767 miles

Outstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 17 March 2021. Contact a AUDI dealership to arrange for repairs.

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2021 135,767 miles

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

Outstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 17 March 2021. Contact a AUDI dealership to arrange for repairs.

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2020 131,831 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & worn to 2.7 mm ()

Outstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 20 March 2020. Contact a AUDI dealership to arrange for repairs.

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 20 Mar 2020 131,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & worn to 2.7 mm ()

Outstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 20 March 2020. Contact a AUDI dealership to arrange for repairs.

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

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 119,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,180 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 2mm markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 78,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service lamp illuminated

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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AK61 FZP is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK61 FZP, 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 AK61 FZP registered?

AK61 FZP is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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