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BJ11 BCV

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,454 mi
Last recorded127,454 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 BCV
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 127,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 118,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 110,427 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 102,769 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 102,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,417 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car )(also engine oil low light on the dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 79,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge abnormal wear also nails in (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car )(also engine oil low light on the dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 74,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,942 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,852 miles

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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BJ11 BCV 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 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 BJ11 BCV, 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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BJ11 BCV is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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