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AO05 SJO

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SJO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,256 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 90,256 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,727 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 84,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,008 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,368 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,576 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 54,517 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,016 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,102 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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AO05 SJO is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 SJO, 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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AO05 SJO is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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