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B18 PHS

2011 Audi A5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,533 mi
Last recorded45,533 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PHS
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 45,533 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 45,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 30,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 30,488 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,185 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,810 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 21 May 2018 27,137 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 May 2018 27,137 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2017 25,236 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2016 23,195 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 16 May 2015 21,870 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 21,870 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 18,883 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B18 PHS is a 2011 Audi A5 in White 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 B18 PHS, 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 B18 PHS registered?

B18 PHS is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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