2011 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · ND53 LBS
2011 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 136,479 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND53 LBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 136,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND53 LBS 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 (ND53 LBS) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
ND53 LBS Mileage History
- 05/05/2023111,811 mi
- 10/06/2024121,649 mi+9,838 mi
- 11/06/2024121,657 mi+8 mi
- 12/06/2025128,822 mi+7,165 mi
- 18/06/2026136,479 mi+7,657 mi
Average of roughly 7,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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