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B6 MGA

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,954 mi
Last recorded144,954 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MGA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,954 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 144,954 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Nov 2023 115,968 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 115,968 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,487 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front upper rear arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,487 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front upper rear arm bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 70,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,112 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 56,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Damage to o/s/f bumper area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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B6 MGA is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B6 MGA, 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 B6 MGA registered?

B6 MGA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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