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BS04 VAL

2011 Audi A4

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,479 mi
Last recorded198,479 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS04 VAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 198,479 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2026 198,467 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2026 124,686 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 195,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 106,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,486 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 182,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 182,342 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 171,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,222 miles

All steering & suspension rubber bushes deteriorating/perishing

Fail 9 Dec 2022 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All steering & suspension rubber bushes deteriorating/perishing

Pass 16 May 2022 165,976 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2022 165,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,307 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,307 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,406 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 157,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 146,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 146,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 73,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 137,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,475 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 127,690 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 127,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,844 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,372 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,299 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,016 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 65,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 34,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,564 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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BS04 VAL is a 2011 Audi A4 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BS04 VAL, 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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BS04 VAL is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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