2011 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · B118 MRA
2011 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 138,046 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
B118 MRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 138,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B118 MRA 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 (B118 MRA) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
B118 MRA Mileage History
- 14/08/2023117,970 mi
- 17/08/2023118,039 mi+69 mi
- 15/08/2024126,753 mi+8,714 mi
- 15/08/2024126,761 mi+8 mi
- 14/08/2025138,046 mi+11,285 mi
Average of roughly 10,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Audi Audi A5 Mk1 (8T/8F)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (B118 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as B118MRA.
VOLKSWAGEN
T-CROSS BLACK EDITION TSI S-A
MG
METRO TURBO
LAND ROVER
LAMBRETTA
GP200
VOLVO
XC90 INSCRP EXP T8RCHRGE AWD A
LAMBRETTA
GP200
HONDA
VT700
HARLEY DAVIDSON
HONDA
C90
HARLEY DAVIDSON
FLHC
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
AUDI A5 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- Excessive Oil Consumption (EA888 Gen 2)Serious
Early EA888 2.0 TFSI engines (2008-2012) can consume oil heavily because of piston-ring wear. A proper fix requires updated pistons and connecting rods (Stage 2 fix).
- Timing Chain Tensioner FailureSerious
Early petrol cars can suffer timing-chain tensioner failure, often announced by cold-start rattle before the chain slips and causes major engine damage.
- Multitronic CVT FailureSerious
Front-wheel-drive automatic cars use the Multitronic CVT, which can judder, flare, or lose drive if fluid changes were skipped or the gearbox ECU starts to fail.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.