2011 Audi A5 1.8L Petrol · LX61 RFL
2011 Audi A5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 113,873 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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LX61 RFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2023
- 113,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX61 RFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A5 (LX61 RFL) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX61 RFL Mileage History
- 22/01/2022100,833 mi
- 25/01/2022100,833 mi
- 07/01/2023113,873 mi+13,040 mi
Average of roughly 13,599 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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