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AL05 NEW

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,768 mi
Last recorded171,768 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 NEW
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 171,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 159,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 146,422 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,162 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 134,159 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,511 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside & Offside, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 113,910 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 113,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 96,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,677 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 49,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,569 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,357 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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AL05 NEW 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 AL05 NEW, 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 AL05 NEW registered?

AL05 NEW is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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