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BJ61 VBA

2011 Audi A5

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,103 mi
Last recorded117,103 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 VBA
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,103 miles

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

advise(slight damage on tyre sidewalls )

Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 100,796 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush is leaking its fluid however no excessive movement, attention advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 79,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush is leaking its fluid however no excessive movement, attention advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,489 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,724 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,994 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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BJ61 VBA is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 VBA, 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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BJ61 VBA is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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