2011 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · BW11 PZP
2011 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 137,127 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW11 PZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 137,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW11 PZP 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 (BW11 PZP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread holed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BW11 PZP Mileage History
- 07/10/2022112,190 mi
- 30/10/2023120,851 mi+8,661 mi
- 28/10/2024128,345 mi+7,494 mi
- 30/10/2024128,345 mi
- 09/10/2025137,127 mi+8,782 mi
Average of roughly 8,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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