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AR11 SSA

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,865 mi
Last recorded197,865 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 SSA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 197,865 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

middle Exhaust Clamp rusty/ deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2026 197,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

middle Exhaust Clamp rusty/ deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2025 181,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 181,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (both) (3.5 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (middle) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 169,340 miles

Offside Front stone chip 10mm but not effecting driver view

Fail 16 Jan 2024 169,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn also top arm track rod end has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn also top arm track rod end has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached under tank heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front other 2 arm front top has minor crack

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sunvisor clip broken but not effecting driver view

Offside Front stone chip 10mm but not effecting driver view

Pass 18 Jan 2023 156,587 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 143,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,442 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 103,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,233 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 96,233 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 93,710 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AR11 SSA is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR11 SSA, 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 AR11 SSA registered?

AR11 SSA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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