2011 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · OV11 HDN
2011 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 142,101 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV11 HDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 142,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 HDN 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 (OV11 HDN) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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 (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off (4.1.5 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
OV11 HDN Mileage History
- 22/12/2022106,892 mi
- 16/01/2024117,572 mi+10,680 mi
- 17/01/2025130,796 mi+13,224 mi
- 21/01/2025130,796 mi
- 14/01/2026142,101 mi+11,305 mi
Average of roughly 11,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution. While the vehicle
Prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension and wheel alignment. The repeated advisories for upper and lower suspension arm bushes across 2024, 2025, and 2026, combined with repeated inner-edge tyre wear, strongly suggest the vehicle requires a suspension overhaul and professional alignment. You should also investigate the gearbox oil leak mentioned in the most recent MOT to determine if it requires a costly seal replacement.
Given the 142,101 mileage, ensure there is a comprehensive service history for the 3.0L diesel engine. Negotiate the price based on the immediate need for new tyres, as the January 2026 record shows multiple tyres worn close to the legal limit (2.2mm and 2mm).
The 2967cc engine puts this vehicle in a higher road tax bracket and insurance group compared to smaller A5 variants. While the diesel engine provides strong torque, fuel costs will be higher than the 2.0L alternatives, and maintenance costs are typically elevated for this engine size and mileage.
Annual costs will be driven by the need for premium tyres and the likelihood of ongoing suspension repairs. Expect higher-than-average servicing costs to keep a high-mileage luxury diesel in roadworthy condition.
Carefully inspect the front suspension arms and bushes, as these have been flagged in three consecutive years of MOTs (2024, 2025, and 2026). Check the inner edges of the front tyres for uneven wear, which correlates with the MOT advisories and suggests an alignment problem.
Examine the gearbox area for signs of the oil leak reported in January 2026 and check the rear sub-frame for the corrosion noted in the 2025 records. Finally, verify that the headlamp levelling device and washer jets, which caused a failure in 2025, are now operating correctly.
This 2011 black Audi A5 3.0L Diesel has covered 142,101 miles. Its MOT history is characterised by persistent advisories regarding suspension arm bushes and inner-edge tyre wear, alongside a reported gearbox oil leak in January 2026. A failure in January 2025 highlighted issues with lighting and washer jets, while rear sub-frame corrosion has also been recorded.
The Audi A5 has an average MOT pass rate of 83.9%, with tyres and suspension arms being the most frequent points of failure across the model range.
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