2011 Audi A5 1.7L Diesel · SW55 NAS
2011 Audi A5 (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 60,882 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
SW55 NAS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 60,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW55 NAS Mileage History
- 07/03/201433,275 mi
- 16/03/201536,395 mi+3,120 mi
- 12/03/201641,700 mi+5,305 mi
- 07/09/201745,727 mi+4,027 mi
- 03/09/201848,416 mi+2,689 mi
- 03/09/201848,416 mi
- 03/09/201950,909 mi+2,493 mi
- 26/08/202051,930 mi+1,021 mi
- 02/09/202152,846 mi+916 mi
- 03/09/202152,846 mi
- 16/08/202252,895 mi+49 mi
- 14/08/202353,178 mi+283 mi
- 05/09/202456,642 mi+3,464 mi
- 05/09/202456,642 mi
- 04/09/202558,799 mi+2,157 mi
- 04/09/202660,882 mi+2,083 mi
Average of roughly 2,209 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
SW55 NAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Audi A5 (SW55 NAS) between March 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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