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AO61 UCE

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UCE
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,470 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 88,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,395 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 80,394 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 70,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre as a tear in outer side well

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 61,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trailing arm, inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 56,353 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,900 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)

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,498 miles

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

engine light on engine light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,935 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,210 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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AO61 UCE is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 AO61 UCE, 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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AO61 UCE is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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