2011 Audi A5 3.0L Diesel · S88 WAC
2011 Audi A5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 199,887 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S88 WAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 199,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S88 WAC 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 (S88 WAC) between October 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
S88 WAC Mileage History
- 08/10/2022179,702 mi
- 01/02/2024187,200 mi+7,498 mi
- 14/02/2025188,095 mi+895 mi
- 25/02/2025188,110 mi+15 mi
- 25/02/2026199,887 mi+11,777 mi
Average of roughly 5,965 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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