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BG11 WCL

2011 Audi A5

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,818 mi
Last recorded116,818 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 WCL
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 116,818 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2026 116,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2025 108,164 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 108,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,760 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 99,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 85,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,625 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,430 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,817 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 66,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,387 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 60,356 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 54,268 miles

cut to n/s/r tyre wall

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 44,360 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,069 miles

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 WCL is a 2011 Audi A5 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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