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B16 ARK

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,282 mi
Last recorded23,282 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ARK
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 23,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 22,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 21,863 miles

Front brake pad wear warning lamp on dash, however all brake pads ok suspect wiring issue

Pass 4 Jan 2023 20,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 19,754 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 18,816 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 18,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 17,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 16,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 14,657 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in treads but no cords exposed

Rear both rear tyres cracking in treads but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2017 13,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 11,614 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 10,432 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 9,236 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 9,236 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B16 ARK is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B16 ARK, 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 B16 ARK registered?

B16 ARK is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 6 January 2011.

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