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AY61 YFD

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,533 mi
Last recorded159,533 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YFD
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 159,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 159,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 148,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts 2mm / bold on inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 3mm / bold on inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 131,423 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 121,014 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 121,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 110,777 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 110,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 94,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 52,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 47,226 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,622 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,670 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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AY61 YFD is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY61 YFD, 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 AY61 YFD registered?

AY61 YFD is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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