2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Audi A5 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,395 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test109,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,395 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    553 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    320 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    255 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.5%
  2. Lights & electrics11.3%
  3. Tyres10.9%
  4. Brakes6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Audi A5?

In 2024, 71.5% of 2011 Audi A5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,395 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Audi A5?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Audi A5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).