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C5 WLB

2011 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

230,143 mi
Last recorded230,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Audi A492,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 230,143 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 230,142 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 217,888 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 217,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 208,068 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 208,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 201,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 188,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 175,097 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 175,097 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (Inaccessible) (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 171,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to both N/S and O/S rear seats. ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 171,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat fitted to both N/S and O/S rear seats. ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 161,787 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 161,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 150,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 141,453 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 141,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 115,432 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 115,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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C5 WLB is a 2011 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 C5 WLB, 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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C5 WLB is a 2011 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2011.

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