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1516 DD

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,751 mi
Last recorded142,751 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1516 DD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 142,751 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 142,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush, shock mount support, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 139,218 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 135,884 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,964 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamp detached

Pass 12 Dec 2019 115,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,188 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,566 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,201 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

e.m. light on

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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1516 DD is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 92,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1516 DD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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1516 DD is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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