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BJ11 VZT

2011 Audi A5

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,128 mi
Last recorded140,128 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VZT
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,128 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2026 140,121 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2025 137,566 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 137,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 122,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 115,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 110,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 110,970 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 106,714 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 106,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,083 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 103,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,579 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 94,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,961 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,485 miles

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

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 VZT is a 2011 Audi A5 in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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