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B15 ELV

2011 Audi A5

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,883 mi
Last recorded79,883 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 ELV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 74,191 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,848 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 64,848 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,683 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,966 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 50,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,766 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,109 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 24,109 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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B15 ELV is a 2011 Audi A5 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol 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 B15 ELV, 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 B15 ELV registered?

B15 ELV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is B15 ELV safe to buy?

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