2011 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · 89 TA
2011 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 47,406 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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89 TA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 47,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
89 TA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A5 (89 TA) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
89 TA Mileage History
- 24/03/202243,746 mi
- 16/03/202344,791 mi+1,045 mi
- 13/05/202445,055 mi+264 mi
- 15/05/202546,173 mi+1,118 mi
- 06/05/202647,406 mi+1,233 mi
Average of roughly 889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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