Car statistics by year
2011 Audi A5
Audi A5 cars first registered in 2011: how they did at their 2025 MOT, what failed them, how far they have been driven and how many are still on the road. Compared with every car first registered in 2011, so like is set against like.
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 70.0% All 2011 cars 61.5%
- Typical mileage at the MOT 114,500 miles; all 2011 cars 96,500
- Left at the end of 2025 8,929 81.9% of the 10,907 at the end of 2014
- Tests finding a dangerous defect 10.0% All 2011 cars 9.8%
- Tests with an advisory 59.8% All 2011 cars 64.7%
- MOT tests in 2025 9,181 normal tests in Great Britain
How do 2011 Audi A5s do at their MOT?
In 2025, at about 14 years old, 70.0% of 2011 Audi A5 MOT tests were passed first time, against 61.5% for all cars first registered in 2011. 2011 Audi A5s did better than average for their age, by 8.5 points. A year earlier the same cars passed 71.7% of the time (all 2011 cars 62.1%).
MOT pass rate by year of first registration: Audi A5 vs all cars
Each pair of bars is one year of first registration, tested in 2025. Older cars pass less often, so compare each Audi A5 bar with the all-cars bar beside it.
| First registered | Audi A5 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| ’07 | 70.9% | 57.3% |
| ’08 | 68.2% | 57.0% |
| ’09 | 69.8% | 58.2% |
| ’10 | 69.3% | 59.3% |
| ’11 | 70.0% | 61.5% |
| ’12 | 73.5% | 63.6% |
| ’13 | 73.7% | 66.0% |
| ’14 | 76.3% | 69.1% |
| ’15 | 77.9% | 72.6% |
| ’16 | 78.7% | 75.6% |
| ’17 | 79.9% | 79.1% |
| ’18 | 81.4% | 81.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT failures on the 2011 Audi A5
Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn was the most common single reason a 2011 Audi A5 failed, on 14.5% of about 2,800 failed tests. By area of the car, suspension failed most often (39.3% of failed tests; all 2011 cars 40.5%). 10.0% of tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 9.8% for all cars first registered in 2011. A failed test can have several defects, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 14.5% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.7% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 10.1% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 8.9% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.6% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 6.4% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.1% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 5.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Failure categories: Audi A5 vs all 2011 cars
The marker shows the share for all cars first registered the same year.
| Category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 39.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.7% |
| Tyres | 29.8% |
| Visibility | 16.5% |
| Brakes | 15.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.2% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common MOT advisories on the 2011 Audi A5
An advisory is something the tester noticed that did not fail the test but may need work soon. 59.8% of 2011 Audi A5 tests had at least one (all 2011 cars 64.7%). These are the things to check on one you are thinking of buying.
Most common advisories
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 22.5% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 19.5% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 9.1% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 8.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.6% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 7.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 5.8% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.3% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 3.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
What mileage is normal for a 2011 Audi A5?
Half of the 2011 Audi A5s tested in 2025 had covered fewer than 114,500 miles. A quarter had covered fewer than 89,000 and a quarter more than 143,000. For all cars first registered in 2011, the middle figure was 96,500 miles, so 2011 Audi A5s have been driven 18.7% further than average.
Mileage at the 2025 MOT
Odometer readings at each car’s latest MOT of the year. The bar covers the middle half of cars; the line the middle 80%.
| 10% | 25% | Median | 75% | 90% | Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Audi A5 | 67,800 | 89,000 | 114,500 | 143,000 | 170,100 | 8,733 |
| All 2011 cars | 50,600 | 71,400 | 96,500 | 124,000 | 152,200 | 1,271,944 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
How many 2011 Audi A5s are left?
At the end of 2014, 10,907 2011 Audi A5s were on the DVLA record in the United Kingdom (these counts start in 2014). By the end of 2025, 8,929 were: 8,070 licensed and 859 declared off the road (SORN). That is 81.9% still on the record, against 78.7% for all cars first registered in 2011.
Share still on the record since 2014
Cars licensed or SORN at each year end, as a share of the number at the end of 2014. Cars scrapped or exported leave the record. Late registrations and imports can push the share above 100%.
| Year end | 2011 Audi A5 | All 2011 cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 98.9% | 100.6% |
| 2016 | 97.9% | 100.1% |
| 2017 | 96.3% | 99.0% |
| 2018 | 95.1% | 97.6% |
| 2019 | 93.3% | 96.1% |
| 2020 | 92.3% | 94.5% |
| 2021 | 90.8% | 92.9% |
| 2022 | 89.5% | 90.6% |
| 2023 | 87.3% | 87.4% |
| 2024 | 84.3% | 83.4% |
| 2025 | 81.9% | 78.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2025 Updated
Recalls that may affect cars built around 2011
7 of the Audi A5’s 20 recalls in DVSA’s records cover cars built during 2011.
The 2011 on this page is the year of first registration, not the year the car was built. A car first registered early in 2011 may have been built in 2010, and recalls apply to particular build dates and VINs, so check the recalls either side too.
| Launched | Concern | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2025 | Stop-drive TAKATA PSAN | 17 Jul 2009 to 15 Jul 2011 | 17 |
| 6 Feb 2023 | If a front airbag is deployed it is possible that the gas generator housing in which the propellant is generated may burst on vehicles manufactured within a limited period. | 8 Sept 2009 to 8 Jul 2011 | 19 |
| 11 Jun 2018 | Risk of overheating and failure of additional coolant pump | 1 May 2011 to 31 May 2017 | 137 (all models) |
| 19 Feb 2018 | Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat | 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015 | 114,287 (all models) |
| 8 Jan 2018 | Auxilliary heater element in air conditioning may fail and/or overheat | 1 Apr 2011 to 31 Jul 2015 | 33,699 (all models) |
| 1 May 2017 | Coolant pump may overheat | 1 May 2011 to 31 Oct 2016 | 2,844 (all models) |
| 20 Apr 2015 | Fuel may leak | 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012 | 1,073 (all models) |
Every Audi A5 recall · Check a specific car on GOV.UK · How we match recalls
Recall details come from manufacturers through DVSA. “Vehicles” is the number the manufacturer reported; “all models” means the figure covers everything in the recall. A recall listed here may not apply to a particular car: only the manufacturer or GOV.UK can say for its VIN.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Other years of the Audi A5
16 years of the Audi A5, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2007 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (70.9% passed first time) and the 2021 cars worst (87.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | – | 1,111 | 70.9% |
| 2008 | – | 3,638 | 68.2% |
| 2009 | – | 5,801 | 69.8% |
| 2010 | – | 9,504 | 69.3% |
| 2011 | – | 8,929 | 70.0% |
| 2012 | – | 9,300 | 73.5% |
| 2013 | – | 10,559 | 73.7% |
| 2014 | 11,774 | 10,436 | 76.3% |
| 2015 | 10,621 | 9,727 | 77.9% |
| 2016 | 8,325 | 7,779 | 78.7% |
| 2017 | 12,282 | 10,970 | 79.9% |
| 2018 | 9,837 | 9,122 | 81.4% |
| 2019 | 9,655 | 9,332 | 84.0% |
| 2020 | 5,206 | 4,875 | 86.9% |
| 2021 | 5,738 | 5,354 | 87.8% |
| 2022 | 4,522 | 4,163 | 88.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 9,181 MOT tests of 2011 Audi A5 cars | 15 September 2026 |
| Cars on the record | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of 2025 | 8,929 cars still on the record (licensed or SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
- MOT figures cover normal tests in Great Britain in 2025 of Audi A5 cars first registered in 2011; retests are excluded. “All cars” means every car we match to a model, first registered in 2011.
- Year of first registration is DVSA’s first-use date: when the car was first registered, in the UK or abroad.
- Defects and advisories are DVSA’s descriptions made readable. Where on the car a defect was found (side, front or rear) is ignored, so the same fault on any wheel counts once per test.
- Mileage is the odometer reading at each car’s latest normal MOT of the year, as recorded by the tester. A few readings are in kilometres or mistyped; percentiles are not thrown by a handful of outliers.
- Cars on the record come from DfT table VEH0124 and cover the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland; MOT figures cover Great Britain only.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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