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AO51 ELS

2011 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,928 mi
Last recorded131,928 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ELS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 131,928 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 131,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 123,865 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2023 117,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 108,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 101,713 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,161 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 85,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,555 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 63,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 53,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,495 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,810 miles

225/50R17 - DUNLOPS FRONT AND CONTI'S REAR

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,708 miles

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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AO51 ELS is a 2011 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 ELS, 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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What year was AO51 ELS registered?

AO51 ELS is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is AO51 ELS safe to buy?

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