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BG11 RZO

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 RZO
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and both lower arms have slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and both lower arms have slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 87,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and both lower arms have slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and both lower arms have slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,863 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 80,860 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2023 80,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush worn/separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn & corroded.showing signs of overheating.pads wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 51,942 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,897 miles

Brake performance not tested tyres badly worn (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 31,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front headlamp lense damaged/cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front headlamp lense damaged/cracked

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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BG11 RZO is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 BG11 RZO, 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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BG11 RZO is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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