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AO61 LYP

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,894 mi
Last recorded211,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 211,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 192,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 182,458 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 173,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 164,227 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 164,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 152,332 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 152,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,264 miles

Emissions too lean for results

Fail 20 Jan 2020 142,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too lean for results

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 126,118 miles

crack in front windscreen

front brake discs lipped/corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 126,116 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

crack in front windscreen

engine under tray partially insecure

front brake discs lipped/corroded

heat shield partially insecure

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,511 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 109,511 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,207 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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AO61 LYP is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO61 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 LYP registered?

AO61 LYP is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is AO61 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 LYP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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