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2011 Audi A5 4.2L Petrol · R55 HBN

R55 HBN

2011 Audi A5 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 46,827 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A5
Year / Origin
2011 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
46,827 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
4163cc
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R55 HBN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
  • 46,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R55 HBN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 08:31
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A5 (R55 HBN) between June 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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R55 HBN Mileage History

  1. 12/06/202242,552 mi
  2. 21/06/202342,783 mi+231 mi
  3. 21/06/202443,085 mi+302 mi
  4. 01/07/202544,231 mi+1,146 mi
  5. 07/07/202646,827 mi+2,596 mi

Average of roughly 1,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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90
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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