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2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A models manufactured in 2011, based on 68 real MOT test results.

86.8%
Pass Rate
13.2%
Fail Rate
68
Total Tests
49,363
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A MOT Analysis

The 2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A has an MOT pass rate of 86.8% based on 68 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,363 miles on the odometer. With a 13.2% failure rate, the 2011 A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A is Tyres, responsible for 4.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment is the second most common issue at 1.5%. Suspension follows at 1.5%.

⚠ Based on limited data (68 tests)

Top failures specific to 2011 models only. The overall A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres4.4%3
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.5%1
3Suspension1.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 49,363 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres0.89% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.30% per 10K miSuspension0.30% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.894.4%3
Lamps & Electrical0.301.5%1
Suspension0.301.5%1

Mileage Statistics

49,363
Mean
45,252
Median
32,662
25th Percentile
58,541
75th Percentile
2.67% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A has an MOT pass rate of 86.8% based on 68 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,363 miles on the odometer. With a 13.2% failure rate, the 2011 A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 49,363 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 4.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 4.4% of MOT failures on 2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 1.5% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Suspension — 1.5% of failures

Suspension issues account for 1.5% of MOT failures on 2011 Audi A5 S Line Black Edit Tdi Qut A models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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