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C21 OBS

2011 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,825 mi
Last recorded145,825 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 OBS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 145,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 143,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 143,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,070 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,084 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

full underbody trays fitted unable to fully inspect underbody

rear seats full of personal items unable to check rear belts

Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of body due to protective under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 107,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 101,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,043 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 88,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen in poor condition recomend replacement

Pass 14 May 2014 67,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner rear brake pads not checked (no access)

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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C21 OBS is a 2011 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C21 OBS, 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 C21 OBS registered?

C21 OBS is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for C21 OBS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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