2011 Audi A5 · 36,784 MOT tests
2011 Audi A5 reliability
2011 Audi A5s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 A5 years (36,784 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- 25.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A5s: 19.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 102,857
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,784
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.6% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Audi A5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.6%
- Suspension7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Brakes4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.08%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.99%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.48%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.22%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Audi A5 reliable?
2011 Audi A5s fail 25.2% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 15 A5 years (36,784 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Audi A5 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.79% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.08% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Audi A5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Audi A5 shows 102,857 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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