2011 Audi A5 2.0L Diesel · LA03 ELO
2011 Audi A5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 134,549 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA03 ELO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 134,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA03 ELO 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 (LA03 ELO) between November 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heatshield insecure (6.1.3 (e))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LA03 ELO Mileage History
- 13/11/2023105,110 mi
- 27/03/2024108,655 mi+3,545 mi
- 27/03/2024108,655 mi
- 27/02/2025114,578 mi+5,923 mi
- 30/03/2026134,549 mi+19,971 mi
Average of roughly 12,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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